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Hepatitis B Core Antibody, Total (IgG, IgM)

Message
Day(s) Test Set Up: Monday, Wednesday, Friday


Test Code
HBCT


CPT Codes
86704

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL serum


Instructions
Spin down.


Transport Container
Gold Tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 2 days
Frozen: Indefinite


Methodology
Chemiluminescence

Reference Range
Negative


Clinical Significance
Useful for the diagnosis of acute or chronic hepatitis B or in the recovery from hepatitis B infection.



Last Updated: July 11, 2018


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.