ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Hepatitis B Virus Core Antibody, IgM : 0020092

Mnemonic: HBCABM

Methodology: Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Collect:  One 4 mL serum separator tube.

Transport:  1 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.5 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.

Pediatric Collection/Transport:  0.3 mL serum at 2-8°C.

Remarks:  EDTA or heparin plasma is also acceptable. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP.

Unacceptable Conditions:  Heat-inactivated specimens.  Specimens containing particulate material. Citrate-based anti-coagulants.

Stability:  After separation from cells: Ambient: Up to 1 week is acceptable, but not preferred; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Indefinitely (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Reference Interval:
Negative
Interpretive Data: ARUP intends use of this assay for clinical diagnosis.  This assay should not be used for blood donor screening, associated re-entry protocols, or for screening Human Cell, Tissues and Cellular Tissue-Based Products (HCT/P).
CPT Code(s): 86705
 
 

 

 

 
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