Hepatitis B Core Antibody, IgM
Sunquest Code: | HBCM | ||
Epic Code: | LAB549 | Epic Name: | Hepatitis B Core Antibody IgM |
Methodology: | Chemiluminescent immunoassay | ||
Test Includes: | Anti-Core, IgM fraction | ||
Turnaround Time: | Performed Mon-Fri; results reported the same day. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 3 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.4 mL |
Container: | Red or gold (gel) (Green (lithium heparin, gel), Purple (EDTA), Red (no gel)) |
Collection Instructions: | Serum is preferred. EDTA, or heparinized plasma will be accepted. Serum is the only acceptable sample for neonates. |
Causes for Rejection: | Gross hemolysis, turbidity |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge and aliquot 4 mL, 0.2 mL minimum. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated or frozen temperature. |
Stability: | After separation from cells: 7 days refrigerated. Freeze aliquot sample if stored for more than 7 days. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Specialty Core (UMMC-East Bank) |
Interpretive
Reference Range: | Non-reactive |
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