ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Hepatitis B Virus Core Antibodies (Total) : 0020091

Mnemonic: HBCAB

Methodology: Qualitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Collect: Serum separator tube.

Specimen Preparation: Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport tube. (Min: 0.5 mL) Also acceptable: K2EDTA plasma.

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Heparinized plasma. Specimens containing particulate material. Heat-inactivated, severely hemolyzed, or lipemic specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Indefinitely (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Reference Interval:
Negative
Interpretive Data: This assay should not be used for blood donor screening, associated re-entry protocols, or for screening Human Cell, Tissues and Cellular and Tissue-Based Products (HCT/P). 
Note: This assay tests for IgG and IgM antibodies, but does not differentiate between them.
CPT Code(s): 86704
Cross References: HBV Core Total (Hepatitis B Virus Core Antibodies (Total)), Hepatitis B Immune Status Profile, Serum (Hepatitis B Virus Core Antibodies (Total))