Hepatitis B Core IgM Antibodies

Message

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Test Code

HBCM

Alias/See Also

4848;
Anti-HBC, IgM;
B Core IgM;
Core Antibody IgM;
Core IgM;
HBCAB IgM Acute;
HBC-IgM Antibody;
Hep B Core IgM;

CPT Codes
86705

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum (minimum 0.5 mL)

Instructions

SST or Red top: Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.

Transport Container

SST (speckled top), Red top , Plastic Vial (transfer) tube

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature or Refrigerated (preferred)

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature = 3 days
Refrigerated = 7 days
Frozen = at least 7 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Rejected for gross hemolysis and lipemia

Methodology
EIA

Setup Schedule

Monday - Friday
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Report Available

1 - 3 days

Clinical Significance

Hepatitis B core-specific IgM class antibody has been detected in most acute infections and is a reliable marker for acute disease. In some cases, hepatitis B core IgM antibody may be the only specific marker for the diagnosis of acute infection with hepatitis B virus.

Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439

Last Updated: November 22, 2021

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