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Test Code HBCABM Hepatitis Bc Antibody, IgM (Anti-HBc [IgM]), Serum

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay

Performing Laboratory

Huntsville Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s) or a serum gel tube(s). Spin down and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated.

Reference Values

Nonreactive (reported as reactive or nonreactive)
Interpretation depends on clinical setting.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday.

CPT Coding

80706

Secondary ID

HHA1263

LOINC Coding

Test name LOINC Code

Hepatitis Bc Antibody, IgM (Anti-HBc [IgM]), Serum

31204-1

 

Specimen Stability Information

 

Specimen Type

Temperature

Time

Serum RT, spun 3 days
  Refrigerate, spun 7 days

 

Reject Due To

 

Hemolysis

Mild:

ok

Gross:

Reject

Lipemia

Mild:

ok

Gross:

Reject

Icterus

Mild:

ok

Gross:

Reject