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HEPATITIS B VIRUS CORE ANTIBODY IgM (088-7173)
Synonyms: Anti-HBc (IgM), IgM Antibody to Hepatitis B Core AntigenCPT 4 Code: 86705 Test Order Mnemonic: HBCM Lab: Serology Request Form: Microbiology/Serology Collection: Routine venipuncture, SST (serum separator tube) Storage Instructions: Centrifuge the specimen and store at 2-8°C Causes for Rejection: Gross hemolysis, lipemia, specimens containing particulate matter, heat-inactivated specimens Availability: Samples are accepted 24 hours per day at Sample Management, 5.136 McCullough. Turnaround Time: 24-72 hours Special Instructions: This test is suggested for work-up of acute or chronic hepatitis. If the patient has previously been positive, it is recommended to wait three months before testing again. If the patient has no detectable antibody, it is recommended to wait at least three months before testing again. Tests on samples collected less than three months from the initial results will be cancelled, unless approved by a Microbiology Director or their designee. Recommended tests to determine acute
hepatitis (see note) are: Hepatitis A virus antibody IgM, Hepatitis B Surface antigen, Hepatitis B
Core antibody IgM and Hepatitis C virus
antibody. Recommended tests to determine chronic hepatitis are: Hepatitis B Surface antigen, Hepatitis B Core antibody IgM and Hepatitis C virus antibody. Specimen: Blood Volume: 2 ml serum Minimum Volume: 1 ml serum Container: SST (gel barrier) Reference Ranges: Negative Test Method: Automated EIA Revised/reviewed 07/25/2008 by T. Friloux |
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