Hepatitis B Core IgM Antibody
Order Name
HEP BCOR M
Test Number: 5553650
Revision Date 10/01/2022
Test Number: 5553650
Revision Date 10/01/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Hepatitis B Core Antibody IgM
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Chemiluminescence Assay | 24113-3 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 5 mL (2) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 5 mL (2) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin PST (Light Green Top) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Absolute minimum is 2 mL serum. Stability: Ambient 3 days. Refrigerated 7 days. Frozen > 7 days. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Mon-Fri |
| Expected TAT | 1-2 Days |
| Clinical Use | Useful in the diagnosis of Hepatitis B infection and differentiating between acute and chronic Hepatitis B infection when used in conjunction with Hepatitis B core IgG. |
| CPT Code(s) | 86705 |
| Internal Comments | updated lab section ak 9/19/17 update SU - JK 11/8/17 added Freeze if testing cannot be started within 7 days.- JK 6/14/18 change Absolute minimum is 2 mL serum. -- Specimen stability: Room Temp = 8 hours; Refrigerated = 7 days, Freeze if testing cannot be started within 7 days. to Stability: Ambient 3 days. Refrigerated 7 days. Frozen > 7 days. - JK 10/16/19 updated hyperlink for spec test section. - JK |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |