Hep B Core AB Rflx Core IgM & S AG

Test Code: TD_4655
CPT Code(s): 86704

$25

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

HBcAb

Test Includes

Hep B Core AB Rflx Core IgM & S AG
Will reflex to hepatitis B core IgM and Hepatitis B surface AG when result is reactive

Methodology

Roche COBAS Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA).
Performance characteristics have not been specifically validated for patients under 21 years, pregnant women, or immunocompromised/immunosuppressed patients.

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis

Reference Range(s)

Non-Reactive

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum Seperator Tube

Minimum Volume

1 mL Serum

Sample Stability

7 days room temperature
14 days refrigerated
3 months frozen
Allow no more than 4 freeze/thaw cycles

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

Allow SST to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate.

Alternative Specimen

1 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow sample to clot in an upright position for at least 60 minutes, then centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube within 2 hours of collection. Clearly label tube as serum from a plain red top tube. Refrigerate.