HQEsoterics

Collection Information

Collection Instruction

Collect Tiger-Top Tube. Label with patient's name and DOB

Preferred Specimen

Container:

Tiger-Top/Gel-Barrier Tube

Volume:

1mL

Specimen Stability

2 Days (Refrigerated 2-8°C)

Process Information

CPT Code(s)

86705

Turnaround Time

72 Hours

Reference Range

> 1.00 = Reactive. IgM antibodies to HBc detected.
0.80 < Index < 1.00 = Indeterminate, retest in duplicate.
< 0.80 = Nonreactive. No IgM antibodies to HBc Antigen were detected.
Indeterminate Retesting
> 1.00 = Reactive. IgM antibodies to HBc detected.
0.80 < Index < 1.00 Indeterminate, recommend redraw if clinically indicated.
< 0.80 = Nonreactive. No IgM antibodies to HBc Antigen were detected.

Reject Criteria

Improper labeling; patient information mismatch

Hepatitis B Core IgM (HBc-M)