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Hepatitis B Core Antibody, Total (HBcAb)

Test Code
HBCAB


Preferred Specimen
Serum, 0.5 mL minimum


Instructions
Store samples in refrigerator if not tested within 12 hours of collection


Transport Container
SST tube


Transport Temperature
Specimen stable for 3 days if refrigerated;longer if frozen.


Reference Range
See report for normal ranges.


Clinical Significance
Hepatitis B core antibody is the first antibody to appear following acute hepatitis B infection and will persist in high levels following resolution of infection and in chronically infected patients.




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.