Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Core Antibody (Total)

Synonyms

• HBCT
• HEP B
• HEPATITIS B CORE ANTIBODY, TOTAL
• HEPB
• LAB1242

Cerner Name

HEP B Core AB Total

Clinical Info

This test aids in the identification of patients with prior or recent Hepatitis B infection.

Specimen Sources

Blood, Arterial Blood, Capillary Blood, Central Line Blood, Venous

Specimen Types

Blood

Specimen Volume

1 mL (minimum volume:  0.5 mL) of serum

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube:  Gold-top tube(s)
Specimen:  1 mL (minimum volume:  0.5 mL) of serum
Transport Temperature:  Refrigerate
Storage:
3 days room temperature 7 days refrigerated

Transport Instructions

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Methodology

Immunoassay

Days Performed

Monday through Sunday

Performing Laboratories

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

86704

PDM

5302665

Results

Result Interpretation

Forms