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Test Code 2522799060 Hepatitis B Core Antibody, IgM

Important Note

Testing for Hepatitis B Core Antibody, IgM, is no longer offered at Seattle Children's Hospital and must be ordered as a Miscellaneous test. 

Note that Hepatitis B Core Antibody, Total [LAB3873] is offered at SCH.

Clinical System Name

Miscellaneous Test

Synonyms

HepB CoreM

HepB Core Antibody IgM
 

Sample Requirements

Specimen: Whole blood

Container(s): Gold SST

Preferred Vol: 1.0 mL

Minimum Vol: 0.6 mL serum

 

Note:           

Processing Instructions

Reject due to: Red top

Spin: Y

Aliquot: Y

Temp: 2 - 8 C

Storage location: CPA refrigerator, FrigD rack. Serum should be removed from separator for storage.        

 

Off-site collection: Spin blood. Transfer serum to plastic aliquot container. Send frozen.

 

Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
serum Room temp 3 d
  Refrigerated 6 d
  Frozen  3 m

 

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
N M- Sat 1 w

 

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories - Rochester Superior Drive

Department

Department:  Send Outs

Phone Number:  (206) 987-2563

Methodology

Method: Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay on the automated cobas e 801 immunochemistry analyzer.

Analytical Volume: 0.6 mL serum

Limitations: