Test Code LAB12636 Hepatitis B Core Antibody (HBV) - Total
Department
CHEMISTRY
Primary Collection Container
Gold (SST)
Alternate Collection Container
Yellow Microtainer SST
Transport
Serum refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Allow specimen to clot for 30 minutes.
Stability
Refrigerated: 5 days
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
Non-Reactive
INTERPRETIVE INFORMATION:
Hepatitis B Core Ab (Total). This assay should not be used for blood donor screening, associated re-entry protocols, or for screening Human Cells, Tissues and Cellular and Tissue-Based Products (HCT/P).“Assay performed on the Siemens Immulite 2000 Xpi. Values obtained with different manufactureres’ assay methods may not be used interchangeably. The magnitude of the reported anti-HBC level cannot be correlated to an endpoint titer."
Methodology
Roche e801 Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay; Competition principle
Performed
Sunday – Saturday
Reported
2-3 days
CPT Codes
86704
Additional Information
Hepatitis B Core Antibody Total – consists of IgG and IgM, reported as Total.