Anti-HBc Total (Hepatitis B Core Antibody)
Tube Type
| Test ID |
|
LAB1242 |
EPIC Order
|
|
HEPATITIS B CORE ANTIBODY, TOTAL
|
| CPT Code(s) |
|
86704 |
| Group/Individual Test |
|
Individual |
| Laboratory |
|
Clinical Immunology |
| Tube Station |
|
30 |
| Specimen |
Routine: |
2 mL blood/Gold SST tube; See Comments. |
| Availability |
Routine: |
Monday - Friday |
| Turnaround Time |
|
1 - 3 Days |
| Reference Range |
Normal: |
Negative |
| Comment |
- Specimens submitted for detection of antibody HBV Core Antigen (Anti-HBc) are tested using a chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA). This assay provides qualitative detection of IgG and IgM antibodies against HBV core antigen in human serum using the automated Abbott Alinity-i system.
- It is intended for use in diagnosis of acute, chronic or resolved HBV infection.
- Results are reported as nonreactive, reactive, or greyzone.
|
Reviewed by J. Carr on November 03, 2025
