| Test Name: |
HEPATITIS B CORE ANTIBODY, IgM |
| Test Code: |
2327814 |
| Alias: |
Anti-HBc, IgM
HBc Antibody, IgM
LAB549
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| CPT Code(s): |
86705
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| Preferred Specimen: |
1.0 mL serum |
| Container: |
SST (gold) |
| Minimum Volume: |
0.5 mL serum
This volume does not allow for repeat testing. |
| Collection Instructions: |
Allow specimen to completely clot (this can take up to 60 minutes). Centrifuge for 15 minutes.
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| Transport Temperature: |
Refrigerated |
| Stability: |
Room temperature: 3 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days |
| Rejection Criteria: |
Gross hemolysis, Gross lipemia, Gross icterus |
| Schedule: |
Monday - Friday, report available 1-3 days |
| Method: |
Chemiluminescent immunoassay |
| Performing Lab: |
Central DuPage Hospital / Helathlab |
| Clinical Significance: |
IgM antibody to hepatitis B core antigen is a reliable marker for acute Hepatitis B viral infection.
NOTE: This test is included in the Acute Hepatitis Panel. |
| Department: |
CDH Immunology |
| Use: |
Updated 6/25/24 |
| Reference Ranges: |
Antibodies to Hepatitis B Core IgM not detected. Does not exclude the possibility of exposure to or infection with HBV. Correlate with other Hepatitis serologies. |
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