Test Name
Hepatitis B Core Antibody
Alternate DescriptionHepatitis B Core Total Antibody, (IgM and IgG antibodies)
Availability7 days per week
Lab Section
Chemistry
Fluid TypeSerum
Specimen Tube Type Transport
Preferred sample is one 7mL Non Gel Red Top
Container Whole Blood Required7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top or 1.4 ml whole blood in (2) Non Gel Microtainers
Summary Test NameHepatitis B Core Antibody
Specimen Preparation OutreachSpin within 4 hours of collection. Refrigerate until courier pickup.
Specimen Stability5 days refrigerated 2-8°C
Minimum Volume0.5 mL whole Blood
Specimen TransportRefrigerate
Specimen Preparation In HouseSpin/separate and refrigerate until analysis
Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats6 hours
Reference ValueNon Reactive