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HelpTest Code CORAB Hepatitis B Virus Core Total Antibodies, with Reflex to Hepatitis B Virus Core IgM Antibody, Serum
Reporting Name
HBc Total Ab, w/Reflex, SUseful For
Detection and differentiation between recent, past/resolved, or chronic hepatitis B
Diagnosis of recent hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection during the "window period" when both hepatitis B surface (HBs) antigen and anti-HBs are negative
This test is not useful for determining immunity to or recovery from HBV infection.
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| HBIM | HBc IgM Ab, S | Yes | No |
Testing Algorithm
If the hepatitis B virus core (HBc) total antibodies test result is positive, then anti-HBc IgM is performed at an additional charge.
Method Name
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
Serum SSTNecessary Information
Date of collection is required.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation: For 24 hours before specimen collection, patient should not take multivitamins or dietary supplements (eg, hair, skin, and nail supplements) containing biotin (vitamin B7).
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Serum gel (red-top tubes are not acceptable)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.7 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge blood collection tube per manufacturer's instructions (eg, centrifuge and aliquot within 2 hours of collection for BD Vacutainer tubes).
2. Aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
| Heat-inactivated specimen | Reject |
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum SST | Frozen (preferred) | 90 days | |
| Refrigerated | 6 days |
Special Instructions
Reference Values
Negative
Interpretation depends on clinical setting.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
CPT Code Information
86704
86705 (if appropriate)
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| CORAB | HBc Total Ab, w/Reflex, S | 13952-7 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| CORAB | HBc Total Ab, w/Reflex, S | 13952-7 |
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.Report Available
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