Hepatitis B Core Antibody Total
Test Mnemonic
AHBCOT
CPT Codes
- 86704 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
16933-4
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 3 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
1 - 3 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA) |
Reference Range
Special Info
Not intended for use in screening blood, plasma, or tissue donors. Assay performance characteristics have not been established for immunocompromised or immunosuppressed patients. Performance has not been established for the use of cadaveric specimens or the use of body fluids other than human serum. A nonreactive test result does not exclude the possibility of exposure to or infection with HBV.
Clinical Info
To assess recent or remote HBV infection. Methodology not approved for donor testing. This assay tests for IgG and IgM antibodies but does not differentiate between them.
Clinical Limitation
Criteria for rejection: Heat inactivated, pooled, grossly hemolyzed, obvious microbial contamination.