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HEPATITIS B CORE ANTIBODY, IGM
Test CodeLAB549
Alias/See Also
Hep B Core, HBCORE, HEPBAB
CPT Codes
86705
Preferred Specimen
Gold Top
Minimum Volume
Serum/plasma: 1mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Heparin Plasma
Transport Container
Refrigerated
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 8 Hours
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Frozen: ≤ 4 weeks
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Frozen: ≤ 4 weeks
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
- Do not use turbid specimens. Turbidity in specimens may affect test results
- Do not use heat-inactivated samples
Methodology
Antibody Class Capture
FDA Status
Approved
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
Same Day
Performing Laboratory
HHN
