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HEPATITIS B CORE TOTAL ANTIBODIES

Test Code
HBCT


Preferred Specimen
Gold top tube


Clinical Significance
In vitro diagnostic immunoassay for the qualitative determination of total antibodies to the core antigen of the hepatitis B virus in human serum used as an aid in the diagnosis of individuals with acute or chronic hepatitis B virus infection and in the determination of the clinical status of HBV infected individuals in conjunction with other HBV serological markers for the laboratory diagnosis of HBV disease associated with HBV infection.  This test can also be used as an aid in the differential diagnosis in individuals displaying signs and symptoms of hepatitis in whom etiology is unknown.




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.