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HEPATITIS B CORE
ANTIBODY, TOTAL (anti-HBc, IgG AND IgM), BLOOD |
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Enzyme Immunoassay
(EIA) |
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NOTE: Result is a combination
of IgG and IgM. |
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Test Performed At: |
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Specimen Required: |
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Draw 3.0 mL whole blood
in a plain red-top tube(s). (Lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s), Green-top
tube(s) and serum gel tubes are also acceptable.) |
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NOTE: |
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THE FOLLOWING SPECIMENS
WILL NOT BE TESTED: |
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A. |
HEAT-TREATED SPECIMENS |
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B. |
HEMOLYZED SPECIMENS |
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C. |
LIPEMIC SPECIMENS |
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D. |
OBVIOUS MICROBIAL
CONTAMINATION |
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E. |
SPECIMENS CONTAINING
PRECIPITATE |
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F. |
SPECIMENS CONTAINING
SODIUM AZIDE |
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2. |
DATE OF DRAW IS
REQUIRED ON REQUEST FORM FOR PROCESSING. |
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Laboratory Notes: |
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If a plain red-top
tube(s), lavender-top (EDTA), or (no gel) green-top tube(s) is received, forward to
BJ Chemistry. If a serum, or plasma gel tube(s) is received, spin, and
separate Into a conical tube and send 2.0 mL (1.0 mL minimum) of
serum, or plasma to BJ Chem. |
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Reference Values: |
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Negative (reported as
negative or positive) |
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Interpretation depends
on clinical setting. See special instruction section, “Hepatitis
Serological Profile Interpretation Guide.” |
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NOTE: |
Result is a combination
of IgG and IgM. |
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Day(s) Test Set Up: |
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Monday
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Cut-Off Time: |
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10:00
AM |
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Turn Around Time: |
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Same
day |
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CPT Code: |
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86704 |
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Care Manager Order Name: |
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Hepatitis
B Core Antibody, Total ONCE RTN |
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KIDDOS Order Name: |
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Hepatitis
B Core Antibody Total |
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Cerner Order Name: |
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HepB
Core Ab |
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Last Updated 08/08