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

Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)

Reference Values

Negative (reported as positive, negative or equivocal)
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

Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours

Add On Capable

Yes

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

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

Performing Laboratory Location