Laboratory Services
Hepatitis B Core Antibody, Total
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| Test Description |
Hepatitis B Core Antibody, Total
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| Synonym(s) |
anti-Hepatitis B Core, Core Total, HBC
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| Test ID |
HBCAB
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| Specimen Type |
Serum
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| Alternate Specimen Type |
Red, Li-heparin, K2EDTA, K3EDT
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| Specimen Requirements |
SST
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
1 mL
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| Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable) |
500 uL
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| Additional Processing Details |
Thawed samples, samples containing precipitates, and samples for repeat measurements must be carefully centrifuged before performing the assay.
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| Stability |
Stable for 5 days at 2‑8 °C
2 months at ‑20 °C (± 5 °C) Samples may be frozen and thawed up to 4 times |
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| Methodology |
Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay ECLIA
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| Estimated TAT |
0-2 days
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday-Saturday
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| CPT Code(s) |
86704
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| Reference Range |
Non reactive
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| Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics
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| LOINC Code(s) |
13952-7
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