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HelpTest Code HBCR Hepatitis B Core Antibodies with Reflex
Performing Laboratory
Hunterdon Medical Center
Useful For
Detection and differentiation between recent and past/resolved or chronic hepatitis B infection.
Specimen Required
| Container/Tube | |
| Preferred | SST |
| Acceptable | *Red Top-separate serum from cells within 2 hours |
| Specimen Volume | 1.0 mL |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated 2-8°C
Specimen Type
Serum
Specimen Stability Information
| Temperature | Time Frame |
| Refrigerated 2-8°C | 5 days |
Reference Values
Non-Reactive
Testing Algorithm
If Hepatitis B Core Total Antibodies is positive, then Hepatitis B Core IgM Antibodies (HBMC) will be performed at an additional charge.
Reflex Tests
| TEST ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
| HBMC | Hepatitis B Core Antibody, IgM | Yes | No |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Method Name
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay: ECLIA
CPT Code Information
| Test | CPT |
| HBCR | 86704 |
| HBMC | 86705 |
LOINC Code Information
| Test | LOINC |
| HBCR | 83100-8 |
| HBMC | 5195-3 |