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Test Code HEPBCABT Hepatitis Bc Antibody, IgG and IgM (Anti-HBc, IgG and IgM), Serum

Specimen Requirements

Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s) or a serum gel tube(s). Spin down, remove serum from clot within 24 hours, and send 2 mL of serum refrigerated.

Performing Laboratory

Conway Regional Clinical Laboratory Services

Reference Values

Negative (reported as positive or negative)

Interpretation depends on clinical setting.

Methodology

Chemiluminometric Immunoassay

Testing Algorithm:

If anti-HBc, IgG and IgM is positive, IgM antibody to hepatitis Bc will be performed at an additional charge.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86704 - anti-HBc, IgG and IgM

86705 - anti-HBc, IgM (if appropriate)