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HelpTest Code HBCIGM Hepatitis B Core Antibody, IgM (Anti-HBc, IgM)
Additional Codes
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Hospital Ordering Code |
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Lab549 Hepatitis B Core Antibody, IgM |
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Additional Information: Remove serum from cells within 2 hours of collection to avoid hemolysis.
Stability
Ambient Stability:
7 days
Refrigerated Stability:
7 days
Frozen Stability:
3 months - sample can endure 6 freeze thaw cycles.
Performing Laboratory
Unity Point-Sioux City-Chemistry
CPT
86705
Methodology
Microparticle Enzyme Immunoassay (MEIA)
Performance
Monday, Thursday