Hepatitis B Core IgM
General Information
| Name | Information |
|---|---|
| Code: | T147 |
| Test Name, Short: | Anti-HBC (IgM) |
| A.K.A.: | aHBcM |
| Matrix: | Serum/ Plasma |
| Turnaround Time: | Daily |
| Analytical Method: | IgM capture immunoassay using a 2-step format |
| Reportable - Test Results Type: | Qualitative |
| Units - Conventional: | Index Values |
Specimen Information
| Name | Information |
|---|---|
| Min. Volume: | 15µL |
| Preferred Volume: | 25µL |
| Rejection Criteria: | • Do not use specimens with obvious microbial contamination. • Samples are free of bubbles or foam. • Samples are free of fibrin or other particulate matter. Remove particulates by centrifugation. (example: 1500 x g for 10 minutes; follow tube manufacturer's recommendations) |
| Collection Instructions: | See blood collections |
| Collection Patient Prep: | NA |
| Container: | Serum, EDTA plasma, lithium or sodium heparinized plasma are the recommended sample types for this assay |
| Shipping Temperature: | Ambient |