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HEPATITIS B CORE ANTIBODY, TOTAL
Test CodeLAB7914
CPT Codes
86704
Includes
- IgM antibodies
- IgG antibodies
Preferred Specimen
1 Gold tube (SST)
Patient Preparation
None
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL (1 mL optimal)
Other Acceptable Specimens
1 Lavender tube (EDTA)
OR
1 Green tube (Any Heaprin) Note: If Hep C testing is also required, do not draw heparin tube
OR
OR
1 Green tube (Any Heaprin) Note: If Hep C testing is also required, do not draw heparin tube
OR
Instructions
Centrifuge for complete separation of serum or plasma from red cells. Refrigerate until tested.
Transport Container
Gold tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
- 2-8°C up to 7 days
- -15°C for long term storage
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolyzed
Methodology
Direct Chemiluminescence
Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun
As received; STAT testing not available
As received; STAT testing not available
Report Available
Same day as tested
Reference Range
Non-reactive
See below for Interpretation Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
See below for Interpretation Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Clinical Significance
Determine exposure to HBV infection. May be helpful in determining which patients are at risk for HBV reactivation and would benefit from prophylactic nucleoside analog treatment prior to initiation of immunosuppression therapy. This is a qualitative test.
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
Additional Information
Interpretation Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
