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HelpTest Code LAB549 Hepatitis B Core IgM Antibody
Performing Lab
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
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Diagnosis of acute hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection
Identifying acute HBV infection in the serologic window period when HBV surface antigen and HBV surface antibody results are negative
Differentiation between acute, chronic, or past HBV infections in the presence of positive hepatitis B virus core total antibodies
Collect
Serum
Collection Device
Gold Top Tube
Specimen Volume
5 mL
Stability (from collection to initiation)
| Room Temp | 4 Days |
| Refrigerated | 7 Days |
| Frozen | Indefinite |
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room Temp, Refrigerated, Frozen
Minimum Requirements
1 mL
Methodology
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay (CLIA)
Performed
Testing performed Monday through Friday.
Start Date
12/30/20
Last Review Date
7/15/25 ES