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HEPATITIS B CORE TOTAL

Message
SENDOUT/WEST HAVEN CT


Test Code
HBCT


Alias/See Also
HbCAb, ANTI-HBC, HEPATITIS B CORE TOTAL, HbcAb, HEP B CORE TOTAL, ANTI HB CORE TOTAL


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
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.


Performing Laboratory
SECTION: Virology Reference Laboratory PERFORMING LAB: West Haven PHONE #: (203) 932-5711 EXT: 3380 FAX: (203) 937-3893



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.