Hepatitis B Core Antibody, IgG, IgM, Differentiation
Hepatitis B Core Antibody, IgG, IgM, Differentiation
    
Number
098418
CPT
86704; 86705
Synonyms
Antibody to Hepatitis B Core Antigen, IgG/IgM Diff ; Anti-HBc, IgG/IgM Diff ; HBcAb, IgG/IgM Diff
Specimen
Serum or plasma
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container
Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, green-top (heparin) tube, or blue-top (sodium citrate) tube
Collection
If tube other than a gel-barrier tube is used, transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate
Reference Interval
Negative
Use
Assess hepatitis B virus infection
Methodology
Immunochemiluminometric assay (ICMA)

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