Hepatitis B Core IgM Ab (AHCM) | | | |
EPIC Test Name
HEPATITIS B CORE ANTIBODY, IGMEPIC Code
LAB549Specimen Requirements
Serum |
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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 AssayTurnaround Time
Specimen | Turnaround Time | Frequency |
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Serum | 4 hours | 24/7 |
Reference Ranges
Immunoassay/Sandwich Assay
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.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.Contact Information
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