HEPATITIS B CORE ANTIBODY, IgM, SERUM

Additional Codes

Software	Test Code
Label Text	COREM
EPIC	LAB549

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Diagnosing acute hepatitis B infection and aiding in the diagnosis between acute or chronic hepatitis B virus infection when used with other serological markers

Method Name

Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA) - µ capture test principle

Reference Values

Non-Reactive (reported as Non-Reactive and Reactive)
Interpretation depends on clinical setting.

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

1 Day

Specimen Type

Serum

Preferred Container

Serum Separator Tube (SST)

Preferred Volume

Serum: 1 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Minimum Volume

Serum: 0.5 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Specimen Collection and Handling

Spin specimen, separate from clot and send refrigerated.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Serum

Frozen: 3 Months

Refrigerated: 7 Days

Ambient: 7 Days

Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours

Acceptable Alternative Container(s)

Red Top Tube

Add On Capable

Yes

CPT Code Information

CPT Code	CPT Description	CPT Disclaimer
86705	Hepatitis B Core Antibody (HBcAb), IgM

Performing Laboratory Location