Hepatitis B Core Antibody
Sunquest Code: | HBCAB | ||
Epic Code: | LAB3514 | Epic Name: | Hepatitis B Core Antibody |
Synonyms: | Hep B Core; HBCAB; HepB | ||
Methodology: | Chemiluminescent immunoassay | ||
CPT Code: | ----------CPTCODES HERE---------- | ||
Test Includes: | Hepatitis B core antibody: if positive Hepatitis B surface antibody will be performed. If Hepatitis B surface antibody is negative, Hepatitis B core IgM antibody will be performed. | ||
Turnaround Time: | Performed Mon-Fri; negative results are reported the same day, positive results are reported within 3 days. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.4 mL |
Container: | Red or gold (gel) (Blue Na Citrate, 3.2% - fill to fill line on tube, Green (lithium heparin, gel), Purple (EDTA), Red (no gel)) |
Collection Instructions: | Serum is preferred. EDTA, heparinized or citrated plasma will be accepted. Serum is the only acceptable sample for neonates. |
Causes for Rejection: | Gross hemolysis, turbidity |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and leave sample in serum separator tube. If necessary, aliquot 0.4 mL, 0.1 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator up to 7 days. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated or frozen temperature. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Specialty Core (UMMC-East Bank) |
Interpretive
Reference Range: | Non-reactive |
Use: | HBc antibodies can be used to monitor the progress of hepatitis B infection. It is present in serum shortly after the appearance of hepatitis B surface antigen and will persist for life. |
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