Hepatitis B Core IgM

Test Code: TD_4644
CPT Code(s): 86705

$25

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Hepatitis BC IgM antibody

Test Includes

Hepatitis B Core IgM

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

0.1 mL Serum

Sample Stability

3 days room temperature
7 days refrigerated
3 months frozen

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.
Note: Do not collect samples from patients receiving therapy with high biotin doses (>5 mg/day) until at least 8 hours following the last biotin administration.

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.
Note: Do not collect samples from patients receiving therapy with high biotin doses (>5 mg/day) until at least 8 hours following the last biotin administration.