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HelpTest Code HBMC Hepatitis B Core IgM Antibodies
Performing Laboratory
Hunterdon Medical Center
Useful For
The presence of Hepatitis B Core IgM (Anti-HBc IgM) antibodies is useful in the diagnosis of acute hepatitis B. The antibodies develop early in the disease and may remain positive for many months after infection. The test may be positive after HBsAg has disappeared and before HBs antibodies are detected.
Specimen Requirements
| 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 Type
Serum
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated 2-8°C
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Time Frame |
| Refrigerated 2-8°C | 7 days |
Updated June 2020
Day(s) Test Set up
Monday through Friday
Reference Values
Non-Reactive
Methodology
Electrichemiluminescence Immunoassay: ECLIA
CPT Code
86705
Loinc Code
24113-3