| Test Name: | Hepatitis B Core Antibody Screen |
| Epic Order Code: | LAB1242 | | |
| CPT Code: | 86704 | | |
| Specimen(s) Type: | Serum; 1.0 mL |
| Acceptable Container(s): |   Tops are gold and red. |
| Testing Schedule: | Test performed daily |
| Turn Around Time: | STAT: NA | | |
| | Routine: 24 hours |
| Collection Information: | No special patient preparation is required. Obtain specimen by standard collection procedures. |
| Transport Information: | Deliver to lab immediately. All specimens must be signed into the laboratory. |
| Reference Client: | If unable to deliver to laboratory immediately, centrifuge specimen and remove serum from the red cells. Store and transport at 2-8° C within 5 days. Store and transport frozen at -20° C if unable to deliver sample within 5 days. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Improperly labeled, incorrect container, contaminated, insufficient quantity, incorrect/delay in transport. |
| Reference Range: | Negative |
| Additional Information: | The Hepatitis B Core Antibody Screen detects both IgG and IgM antibodies. Additional testing of Hepatitis B Core IgM can help to determine and active infection. Specimens containing sodium azide may give false positive results. Do not use heat-inactivated specimens. |