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ANTI HB CORE TOTAL (W)
MessageSENDOUT/WEST HAVEN CT
Test Code
HB CORE
Alias/See Also
HEPATITIS B CORE TOTAL, ANTI HBC, HbcAb
Preferred Specimen
SERUM
Minimum Volume
2 MLS
Instructions
DRAW 1 GOLD TOP SERUM SST TUBE-WITH GEL. ALLOW TO CLOT, AND SPIN.
Transport Container
ORIGINAL TUBE
Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED
Specimen Stability
Specimens may be stored on or off the clot, or serum separator up to 3 days at room
temp., or for up to 7 days at 2-8 degrees. If testing is delayed more than 7 days, freeze at
-20 degrees or colder. Avoid more than 3 freeze/thaw cycles.
temp., or for up to 7 days at 2-8 degrees. If testing is delayed more than 7 days, freeze at
-20 degrees or colder. Avoid more than 3 freeze/thaw cycles.
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Unlabeled sample, improper temperature during transport. Wrong sample collection. Sample unspun before transport.
Methodology
ARCHITECT qualitative 2 step immunoassay
Setup Schedule
M-F
Report Available
1-2 DAYS
Clinical Significance
A reactive final interpretation indicates presumptive evidence of HBV; anti-HBc
antibodies were detected in the sample which suggests either on-going or previous HBV
infection.
antibodies were detected in the sample which suggests either on-going or previous HBV
infection.
Performing Laboratory
Test performed at the VA Connecticut Virology Lab Contact: Dr. David Peaper 203-937-3441
