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Hepatitis B Core IgM Ab (AHCM)

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EPIC Test Name

HEPATITIS B CORE ANTIBODY, IGM

EPIC Code

LAB549

Specimen Requirements

Serum
Minimum Volume:0.5 mL
Collection:Collect using standard laboratory procedures
Transport:Room temperature ASAP.
Stability:Refrigerated: 14 days 2-8 degrees C. Frozen: 3 Months
Container:Gold top gel
Processing/Storage:Centrifuge, pour off, and freeze serum.

Methods

Immunoassay/Sandwich Assay

Turnaround Time

SpecimenTurnaround TimeFrequency
Serum4 hours24/7

Reference Ranges

Immunoassay/Sandwich Assay
All Range
Non-reactive

Clinical Indications

Qualitative determination of IgM antibodies to hepatitis B core antigen (anti-HBc IgM) in human serum or plasma (lithium heparin) in adult patients with symptoms of hepatitis or who may be at risk for hepatitis B (HBV) infection.

Common Synonyms

Hep B

Performed

Lab
Chemistry - Downtown

Interpretative Information

The presence of anti-HBc IgM, in conjunction with other laboratory results and clinical information, is indicative of acute or recent hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.

CPT

86705

LOINC

24113-3

Contact Information

Chemistry - Downtown: (315)464-4460
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