Hepatitis B Core Antibody, Total
Alternate Names
006718 LC
SoftLab Order Code
BCORE
Epic Order Name
HEPATITIS B CORE ANTIBODY (HBV, HBCAB) TOTAL (IGG+IGM) LC 006718
Epic Order ID
LAB3490
Laboratory
Reference Lab
Sample Type
Serum
Collection Container
SST (Gold Top Serum Separator Tube)
Alternative Collection Container
RST (Orange Top - Rapid Serum Tube)
Red/Black Speckled Serum Tube
Plain Red Top
Collecting Volume
2.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
1.0 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Storage or Stability
Ambient
Causes for Rejection
Non-EDTA plasma specimen; PST gel-barrier tube
Instructions
If tube other than a gel-barrier tube is used, or if sample will be shipped frozen, transfer separated serum to a screw-cap polypropylene transport tube. Do not freeze gel-barrier tube (pour off serum first).