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Hepatitis B Core Antibody, Total, Plasma or Serum
Test CodeCORE
CPT Codes
86704
Preferred Specimen
Submit only 1 of the following specimens: Plasma
Draw blood in a blue-top (sodium citrate) tube, a green-top (lithium heparin) tube, or a lavender-top (EDTA) tube. Spin specimen down and send 0.5 mL of plasma.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube. Spin specimen down and send 0.5 mL of serum.
Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Draw blood in a blue-top (sodium citrate) tube, a green-top (lithium heparin) tube, or a lavender-top (EDTA) tube. Spin specimen down and send 0.5 mL of plasma.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube. Spin specimen down and send 0.5 mL of serum.
Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate ≤48 hours/Frozen OK
Methodology
Chemiluminometric
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Reference Range
Negative
Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department
Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department
