Hepatitis B Core IgM Antibodies
Order Code:
HBCM
Test Summary
Hepatitis B Core-specific IgM class antibody has been detected in most acute infections and is a reliable marker for acute disease. In some cases, Hepatitis B core IgM antibody may be the only specific marker for the diagnosis of acute infection with Hepatitis B virus.
Aliases
- Anti-HBC, IgM
- B Core IgM
- Core Antibody IgM
- Core IgM
- HBCAB IgM Acute
- HBC-IgM Antibody
- Hep B Core IgM
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum (minimum 0.5 mL)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
SST or Red top: Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
SST (speckled top), Red top , Plastic Vial (transfer) tube
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature or Refrigerated (preferred)
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 3 days
- Refrigerated = 7 days
- Frozen = at least 7 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Rejected for gross hemolysis and lipemia
Order Code
HBCM
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB241
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 86705
Billing Code
- 300598
CPT Statement
Methodology
Flexible Chemiluminescence
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Molecular/Serology
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Sunday; BS; Report available: 1 day
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum (minimum 0.5 mL)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
SST or Red top: Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
SST (speckled top), Red top , Plastic Vial (transfer) tube
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature or Refrigerated (preferred)
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 3 days
- Refrigerated = 7 days
- Frozen = at least 7 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Rejected for gross hemolysis and lipemia
Result Information
Methodology
Flexible Chemiluminescence
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Sunday; BS; Report available: 1 day