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HelpTest Code HEPCAB Hepatitis Bc Antibody (IgM) (Anti-HBc [IgM]), Serum
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Performing Laboratory
St. Clair Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Preferred specimen is Serum Sepertator tube (SST)
Alternate specimen is plain red top tube
Required Volume: 0.5ml
Reference Values
Negative (reported as positive or negative)
Positive during acute type B hepatitis, the “window” period of recent hepatitis B infection, and may be positive during the recovery period of type B hepatitis.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday, Sunday