Hepatitis B Core Antibody, IgM
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Turnaround Time:
Routine: 2 Days
Test Schedule:
7 days a week
Interpretation:
Nonreactive = IgM anti-HBc antibodies not detected.
Equivocal = Antibodies to IgM anti-HBc may or may not be present.
Reactive = Presumptive evidence of HBC; anti-HBc antibodies were detected which may suggests either on-going or previous HBV infection.
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 (24 - 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:
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:
HBV Core IgM