Hepatitis B Core Antibody, lgM
Test Mnemonic
AHBCM
CPT Codes
- 86705 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
31204-1
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.**Performance has not been established for the use of cadaveric specimens or the use of body fluids other than human serum.**Assay performance characteristics have not been established for immunocompromised or immunosuppressed patients.
Clinical Info
To assess acute or recent HBV infection or exposure. A nonreactive test result does not exclude the possibility of exposure to or infection with HBV.
Clinical Limitation
Criteria for rejection: Heat inactivated, pooled, grossly hemolyzed, obvious microbial contamination.