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HelpTest Code HBPCT Hepatitis B Core Total Antibodies Prenatal, Serum
Useful For
Detection and differentiation between recent and past/resolved or chronic hepatitis B viral (HBV) infection
Diagnosis of recent HBV infection during the "window period" when both hepatitis B surface antigen and antibodies to hepatitis B surface antigen are negative
This test is not useful for determining immunity to or recovery from HBV infection
Special Instructions
Method Name
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay (CIA)
Reporting Name
HBc Total Ab Prenatal, SSpecimen Type
Serum SSTSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum SST | Frozen (preferred) | 60 days |
| Refrigerated | 5 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
Reference Values
Negative
Interpretation depends on clinical setting. See Viral Hepatitis Serologic Profiles in Special Instructions.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 to 2 daysPerforming Laboratory
MCHS- La Crosse LabTest 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.CPT Code Information
86704
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| HBPCT | HBc Total Ab Prenatal, S | 13952-7 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| HBPCT | HBc Total Ab Prenatal, S | 13952-7 |