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Test Code LAB549 Hepatitis B Core, IgM (Anti-HBc, IgM), Serum

Performing Laboratory

Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Red/Grey separator or gold separator tube
Specimen Volume: Full tube (Pediatric collection volume: 3.0 mL - minimum 2.0 mL)

Collection Information: Specimen with obvious microbial contamination is not acceptable.

Reference Values

Nonreactive (reported as reactive or nonreactive) 
Interpretation depends on clinical setting. 

Literature Reference:

Package Insert: Roche Diagnostics, Elecsys Elecsys Anti-HBc IgM 2020-09, V1.0

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)

Literature Reference:

Package Insert: Roche Diagnostics, Elecsys Elecsys Anti-HBc IgM 2020-09, V1.0

Additional Information

For BJH Laboratory Use Only
Alternate Tube Single test only, not for Acute Hepatitis Panel:

1 mint or dark green-top (lithium heparin or sodium heparin) tube

1 pink-top (K2EDTA) tube
Analyte Stability:

See Analyte Stability Chart under General Information for a complete list.

Laboratory Processing Instructions:

Completed specimens are stored refrigerated for 5 days.

Test Classification and CPT Coding

Hepatitis B core antibody, IgM

86705

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Day(s) Test Set Up

Performed upon receipt

Turnaround Time:
STAT: not available
Routine:  2-4 hours after receipt in laboratory

LOINC Code Information

Name LOINC Code
Hepatitis B Core Antibody, IgM 24113-3