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HelpTest Code HBCTT Hepatitis B core total Antibody (IgG and IgM)
Additional Codes
| Hospital Ordering Code |
|---|
| LAB1242 Hepatitis B core antibody, total |
Specimen Requirements
Preferred Collection Container:
Light Green (Lithium Heparin Plasma Separator Tube)
SST (Serum Separator)
Also Acceptable Collection Container:
Green No Gel (Lithium Heparin)
Red (No Additive)
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Information:
Collect blood in a Light Green (Lithium Heparin Plasma Separator Tube) or SST (Serum Separator).
Add-on Requests - Requires additional evaluation for acceptability.
Transport Information:
Centrifuge and aliquot 1.0 mL of serum into a plastic transport vial. Send refrigerated.
Minimum Sample Volume:
0.3 mL of serum or plasma (approximately 0.6 mL whole blood based upon a normal patient hematocrit)
Stability
Refrigerated Stability:
5 days
Frozen Stability:
2 months
Performing Laboratory
Pathology Laboratory, UnityPoint Health, Des Moines
CPT
86704
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence
Performance
Monday-Friday 8:00a to 10:00p
Saturday-Sunday 9:00a to 5:00p
Analytical Time:
Same day
Testing Laboratory:
Pathology Laboratory
Laboratory Section:
Core Laboratory
Alias
Anti Core Antibodies, Anti-Hepatitis Bc, Antibody to Hepatitis Bc, Core Antibody IgG/IgM, S performed at Mayo New England, HBV (Hepatitis B Virus), Hep B Core Ab IgG/IgM, S performed at Mayo New England, Hep Bc Ab IgG/IgM, S performed at Mayo New England, Hepatitis B Core Ab IgG and IgM, S, Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), Hepatitis Bc