Hepatitis B Core Antibody, Total
Test Code: 006718
Performing Lab: LabCorp
CPT Code: 86704 001
Synonym
Anti-HBc; Antibody to Hepatitis B Core Antigen; Core Antibody; HBV
Specimen Type
Serum
Specimen Container
Gel-barrier tube or red-top tube
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.4 mL (NOTE:This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing.)
Specimen Handling
If tube other than a gel-barrier tube is used, transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube.
Unacceptable Conditions
Gross hemolysis, obvious microbial contamination, and/or received outside of specimen and/or storage and/or labeling requirements. Heat-inactivated samples. Cadaveric samples.
Temperature
Room temperature
Methodology
Immunochemiluminometric assay (ICMA)
Stability
Room Temperature: 7 days (stability provided by manufacturer or literature reference)
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
| Result Code | Result Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 006718 | Hep B Core Ab, Tot | 13952-7 |
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