Test Code LAB10071 Hepatitis B Core Antibodies, Total
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