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Hepatits B core IgM Antibody

Test Code
HBCM


CPT Codes
86705

Preferred Specimen
2.0 mL serum


Transport Container
Serum separator tube/Gold top tube.


Transport Temperature
Room temperature/Refrigerate.


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


Methodology
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay

Reference Range
Nonreactive


Clinical Significance
Hepatits B core IgM antibody has beed detected in most acute infections and is a reliable marker for acute disease.  In some cases, hepatitis B core IgM andtibody may be the only specific marker for the diagnosis of acute infection with hepatitis B virus.




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.