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12/30/2020 (reviewed 5/5/2023)
On the Virology/Immunology Test Request Form (OHA0042), in the “Hepatitis” section, check the “Hepatitis B Core IgM Antibody" box.
Package specimens with fully frozen ice packs to maintain refrigerated temperatures during transport.
Specimens with anticoagulant, visible contamination, cadaver specimens, heat inactivated, and grossly hemolyzed specimens.
Original material submitted for testing is retained for 7 calendar days after receipt at the laboratory.
This test is intended for use in the qualitative determination of IgM antibody to hepatitis B core antigen in human serum. The presence of Anti-HBc IgM, and total Anti-HBc is indicative of acute infection in conjunction with other laboratory results and clinical information. The absence of anti-HBc IgM and presence of total Anti-HBc is indicative of recovery from hepatitis B virus infection.
Assay performance characteristics have not been established for immunocompromised or immunosuppressed patients.
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