Test Code LAB549 Hepatitis B Core Antibody, IgM
Intended Use
Used in to aid in the diagnosis of Hepatitis B Virus.
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: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: -20C for 1 month
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86705