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HEPATITIS B CORE AB IGM

Message
TUBE MUST FULL!


Test Code
HEPBCOREIGM


CPT Codes
86705

Preferred Specimen
SERUM - LG RED


Other Acceptable Specimens
GOLD SST (FULL)


Instructions
Patients less than 18 months old, send testing to Children's.


Transport Container
LG RED


Specimen Stability
REF: 48 HRS
ROOM TEMP: 8 HRS


Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday


Reference Range
HEP B CORE IGMNON REACTIVE


Clinical Significance
IgM class antibodies against HBc are detected soon after infection and the presence of high concentration of anti-HBc IgM has been shown to be an indicative marker of acute infection. The level of anti-HBc IgM decreases throughout the course of infection, however, low levels of anti-HBc IgM may persist for over a year after infection in some patients and are found occasionally in chronic carriers. The detection of anti-HBc IgM can be useful for the differential diagnosis of hepatitis B from other forms of viral hepatitis.


Performing Laboratory
LMH - Chemistry x3739 or 3764



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.