Hepatitis B Core Antibody
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Turnaround Time:
Routine: 2 days
Test Schedule:
7 days a week
Interpretation:
Nonreactive = Anti-HBc antibodies not detected; it is possible that the individual is not infected with HBV.
Reactive = Presumptive evidence of HBV.
Specimen Requirements:
2 ml blood collected in serum separator tube (SST) or EDTA tube. Send 0.5 mL serum or plasma aliquot.
Minimum volume = 250 uL
Stability:
Room Temperature (21 - 30°C) – 3 days.
Refrigerated (2-8 C) - 7 days.
Specimen may be stored on or off the clot, or separator gel.
Frozen -20°C or colder – 3 freeze/thaw cycles.
Remove specimen from clot or separator gel prior to storage.
Pediatric Specimen Requirements:
2 ml blood collected in serum separator tube (SST) or EDTA tube. Send 0.5 mL serum or plasma aliquot.
Minimum volume = 250 uL
Stability:
Room Temperature (21 - 30°C) – 3 days.
Refrigerated (2-8 C) - 7 days.
Specimen may be stored on or off the clot, or separator gel.
Frozen -20°C or colder – 3 freeze/thaw cycles.
Remove specimen from clot or separator gel prior to storage.
Reference Range:
Nonreactive
Comments:
For detection of IgM and IgG antibodies to Hepatitis B Core antigen (anti-HBc). to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of acute, chronic, or resolved hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in conjunction with other laboratory results and clinical information.
This test is not intended for use in screening blood, plasma or tissue donors.
Synonyms:
HB Core AB, Anti-HBcore