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Hepatitis Bc Antibody, IgM (Anti-HBc [IgM]), Serum
Test Code86705
Preferred Specimen
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
The following specimens will not be tested:
A. Heat-treated specimen
B. Hemolyzed specimen
C. Heparinized specimen
D. Lipemic specimen
E. Obvious microbial contamination
F. Specimen containing particulate matter, precipitate, red blood cells, or sodium azide
A. Heat-treated specimen
B. Hemolyzed specimen
C. Heparinized specimen
D. Lipemic specimen
E. Obvious microbial contamination
F. Specimen containing particulate matter, precipitate, red blood cells, or sodium azide
Methodology
Chemiluminescence
Setup Schedule
"Monday through Friday
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Reference Range
Negative (reported as positive or negative)
Interpretation depends on clinical setting.
Interpretation depends on clinical setting.
Clinical Significance
Useful for diagnosis of acute hepatitis B when hepatitis B surface antigen is negative. See #8347 Hepatitis B Core Total Antibodies, Serum to screen for past exposure to hepatitis B.
Performed By
CoxHealth
