318

Test CODE NAME

318

Hepatitis B Virus Core Antibody, IgM

Methodology: Qualitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 1-2 days
Specimen Required:

Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) - 0.5 ml 

 
Specimen Preparation: Allow serum tube to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. 

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. 

 
Stability : After separation from cells: Room Temperature: 8 hours; Refrigerated at 2-8°C: 2 days; Frozen -20°C: 6  months

At Accu Reference: Refrigerated -2 days: Frozen- 1 month

 
NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. *

Performing Lab 
Accu Reference Medical Laboratory
CPT Code(s): 86705