Hepatitis B Core Antibody, IgM (Anti-HBc, IgM)
Additional Codes
LAB549
Performing Laboratory
MBMC Main Laboratory
Methodology
Electro-Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold top, serum gel
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Collection Information: Specimen with obvious microbial contamination is not acceptable.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: not available
Routine: results available the day of testing
Reference Values
Nonreactive (reported as nonreactive, reactive, or equivocal)
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86705
Stability
5 days Refrigerated