Hepatitis B Core Antibody, IgM (Anti-HBc, IgM), Serum

Additional Codes

Test Name in EPIC	EPIC Test Code	Mnemonic
HEP B CORE IGM AB	LAB5036	HEPBC

Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Red top or serum gel

Specimen Volume: 2 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of draw.

Additional Information: Grossly hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.

Refrigerate 5 days/Frozen OK/Ambient 8 hours OK

Monday through Sunday

Chemistry-

SMDC Clinical Lab

Fargo 32nd Hospital Lab

86705

Non-reactive
See Hepatitis Reflex Testing—SMDC Clinical Laboratory in Special Instructions.