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HelpTest Code HBcAb M HEPATITIS B CORE IgM
Aliasis
Hepatitis B Core IgM
Qualitative
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Collection Method
Venous collection
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Container
Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin
Preferred Specimen
Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma
Acceptable Specimen(s)
Serum:
-Gold top SST
-Red Top
Plasma:
-Lt Green Top
-Lavender (LAV) top
Reference or Target Ranges
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Nonreactive |
Value of < 1.00 Index are considered nonreactive for IgM antibodies to hepatitis B core antigen |
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Reactive |
Value of ≥ 1.00 Index are considered reactive for IgM antibodies to hepatitis B core antigen |
Reportable Units
Index
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
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Hemolysis Threshold: |
500 mg/dL |
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Icterus Threshold: |
60 mg/dL |
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Lipemia Threshold: |
3000 mg/dL |
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Other: |
QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
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Ambient |
8 hours |
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Refrigerated |
2 Days |
Performance Information
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Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
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Expected Turn Around Time |
Stat: 1 Hour, Routine: 4 Hours |
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Stat Availability |
Yes |
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Performing Bench |
CRMC Chemistry |
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Methodology/Method Description |
Atellica |
Methodology/Method Description
Atellica CH Analyzer
CPT Codes
86706