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Test Code HBCIGM Hepatitis B Core IgM

Alias

Hep B Core IgM

Collection Method

Venous Collection

Container

Gold Serum Tube

Instructions/Special Handling

Must be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection

Preferred Specimen

Gold Serum Tube

Acceptable Specimes

  • Serum
    • Gold SST tube
    • Red tube
  • Plasma
    • Light green lithium heparin
    • Lavender EDTA

Units

N/A

Reference Ranges

Non-Reactive

Critical Values

N/A

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis N/A
Icterus N/A
Lipemia N/A
Other QNS, Contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type

 

Specimen Stability

Ambient (15-25°C) 1 days
Refrigerated (2-8°C) 7 days
Frozen (-20°C) 3 months

 

Performing Site

Boone Health Laboratory

Performance Information

Days/Times Performed Daily 24/7
Expected Turn around Time Same day
Methodology/Method Description Roche Cobas - Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay

 

CPT Code(s)

86705

Panel Components

N/A