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HEPATITIS B CORE AB IgM
MessageSENDOUT/WEST HAVEN CT
Test Code
HBCAB
Alias/See Also
HBCIGM, HBCAB IGM, HEP B CORE(IGM), HEPATITIS B CORE (IGM)(W)
Preferred Specimen
SERUM
Minimum Volume
2mLs
Instructions
DRAW 1 GOLD TOP SST TUBE, LET CLOT FOR 30 MINUTES, SPIN DOWN AND SEND TO LAB.
Transport Container
ORIGINAL TUBE
Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED
Methodology
ARCHITECT QUALITATIVE 2 STEP IMMUNOASSAY
Setup Schedule
M-F
Report Available
1-2 WORKING DAYS
Reference Range
NON-REACTIVE
Clinical Significance
Monitoring the level of IgM anti-HBc by retesting at approximately one week intervals
will distinguish rapidly rising IgM anti-HBc levels associated with early acute hepatitis B
infection from gradually decreasing or unchanging IgM anti-HBc levels often associated
with late acute stage of HBV infection.
will distinguish rapidly rising IgM anti-HBc levels associated with early acute hepatitis B
infection from gradually decreasing or unchanging IgM anti-HBc levels often associated
with late acute stage of HBV infection.
Performing Laboratory
SECTION: Virology Reference Laboratory PERFORMING LAB: West Haven PHONE #: (203) 932-5711 EXT: 3380 FAX: (203) 937-3893
