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