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Hepatitis B Core Antibody, Total (IgG, IgM)

Test Code
HCAB


CPT Codes
86704

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL serum


Transport Container
Serum Separator/Gold top tube.


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature/Refrigerate


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


Methodology
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay

Reference Range
Nonreactive (Reactive result reflexes to Hepatits B Core IgM at an additional charge).


Clinical Significance
Hepatits B core IgM antibody has been detected in most acute infections and is a reliable marker for acute disease.  In some cases, hepatits B core IgM antibody may be the only specifiec marker for the diagnosis of acute infection with patients with hepatitis B virus.  All reactive Hepatitis B core antibody, Total will be reflexed to Hepatits B core IgM at an additional charge.




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.