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HelpTest Code LAB549 Hepatitis B Core Antibody, IgM
Intended Use
Used in to aid in the diagnosis of Hepatitis B Virus. IgM isotype antibodies directed to HBcAg typically develop during an acute HBV infection and may decline to undetectable levels within 6 months.
Methodology
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay
Performing Laboratory
RCH
Specimen Requirements
Preferred:Serum
Container/Tube: Plain, Red-top or Gold, serum gel tube
Acceptable: Plasma (heparinized)
Container/Tube: Lt Green/Mint top (lithium heparin) tube
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL (minimum volume: 0.1 mL)
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Collection Instructions: Forward promptly.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen (-20ºC): Aliquots are stable through 6 freeze/thaw cycles
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86705