Hepatitis B Core Antibody, IgM HBCIGM
| Method(s) | Chemiluminescent Immunoassay |
|---|---|
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | One 5 mL gold (SST) top tube. |
| Transport | 1 mL serum at 2-8ºC. (Min: 0.5 mL) |
| Stability | Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 2 days; Frozen: 1 month |
| Schedule | Daily |
| Billing Code | 2010049 |
| CPTCode | 86705 |
| Notes | Results of this assay may be falsely decreased (i.e., false negative) in patients taking over-the-counter biotin supplements. |
| Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
| Reference Interval | |
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Negative. |
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