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Test Code LAB10071 Hepatitis B Core Antibodies, Total

Important Note

This assay detects both IgG and IgM.

Specimen Requirement

1.0 mL Serum; SST Tube Acceptable

Specimen Stability

3 days at 20-25° C

7 days at 2 to 8° C

Freeze if greater than 7 days

Testing Schedule

Daily

Reference Range

Nonreactive

Testing Department

Chemistry

Method

Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA)

CPT codes

86704

Outpatient Turnaround Time

24 hours after receipt

Inpatient STAT Turnaround Time

60 minutes after receipt

Inpatient Routine Turnaround Time

4 hours after receipt