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HelpTest Code CORAB Hepatitis B Virus Core Total Antibodies, with Reflex to Hepatitis B Virus Core IgM Antibody, Serum
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| HBIM | HBc IgM Ab, S | Yes | No |
Testing Algorithm
If the hepatitis B virus core (HBc) total antibodies test result is positive, then anti-HBc IgM is performed at an additional charge.
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
Serum SSTNecessary Information
Date of collection is required.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation: For 24 hours before specimen collection, patient should not take multivitamins or dietary supplements (eg, hair, skin, and nail supplements) containing biotin (vitamin B7).
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Serum gel (red-top tubes are not acceptable)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.7 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge blood collection tube per manufacturer's instructions (eg, centrifuge and aliquot within 2 hours of collection for BD Vacutainer tubes).
2. Aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum SST | Frozen (preferred) | 90 days |
| Refrigerated | 6 days |
Reference Values
Negative
Interpretation depends on clinical setting.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
CPT Code Information
86704
86705 (if appropriate)
Clinical Information
During the course of a typical case of acute hepatitis B, hepatitis B virus (HBV) core IgM antibodies (anti-HBc IgM) to hepatitis B virus core antigen are present in the serum shortly before clinical symptoms appear. Anti-HBc total is detectable during the prodromal, acute, and early convalescent phases when it exists as anti-HBc IgM. Anti-HBc IgM increase in level and are present during the core window period (ie, after hepatitis B virus surface (HBs) antigen disappears and before anti-HBs appear). Anti-HBc total may be the only serologic marker remaining years after exposure to HBV.
Report Available
1 to 3 daysReject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
| Heat-inactivated specimen | Reject |
Method Name
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
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