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HelpTest ID BLOD0649 Hepatitis B Core Reflex to IgM
AKA
HBCAB
Hep B Core
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Plasma
Specimen should be centrifuged and separated within 2 hours of collection.
Test may be affected by gross hemolysis, gross icterus and gross lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 3 days | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Greater than 7 days |
Additional Information
If Hep B Core Ab Total is positive, Hep B Core Ab IgM (BLOD0132) will automatically be performed at an additional charge.
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Chemiluminescence
CPT
86704
Reflex 86705
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Fargo, and Bismarck
Analytical Time
1 - 3 days