HEPATITIS B CORE ANTIBODY TOTAL WITH REFLEX

Synonyms: HBcAb IgG/IgM
Computer Code: HBCA
Specimen Collection: 3 mL whole blood (gold top only).
Minimum Volume: 2 mL
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Allow to clot, centrifuge for 20 minutes, refrigerate.
Reference Values: Negative See Addendum XIII for interpretation. New positives reflexed to Core IgM Specific. interphepantigandantibodassayreslts.pdf
Lab Code: Serology
Requisition: HEP/ VIRUS
Test Frequency: Mon-Fri
Routine TAT: 1-3 days
Stat TAT: N/A
CPT Code(s): 86704
LCD or NCD:
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII