Hepatitis B Core Ab,IgM (Hepatitis B Core IgM Ab,HBc IgM,Hep Bc IgM Ab)

Test Code
AHBCM


Preferred Specimen
1 mL Serum, potassium EDTA plasma, Li or Na heparinized plasma


Instructions
"Minimum specimen requirement 1.0 ml serum
Testing Frequency: Daily"


Transport Container
SST


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stability: 8hrs Room Temp; 2 days at 2-8 degrees


Methodology
IgM capture immunoassay

Clinical Significance
"Expected Value(s):
Nonreactive"




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.