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Test Code HBIM Hepatitis B Virus Core IgM Antibody, Serum

Reporting Name

HBc IgM Ab, S

Useful For

Diagnosis of acute hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection

 

Identifying acute HBV infection in the serologic window period when hepatitis B virus surface antigen and hepatitis B virus surface antibody results are negative

 

Differentiation between acute, chronic, or past HBV infections in the presence of positive hepatitis B virus core total antibodies

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Serum SST


Necessary Information


Date of collection is required.



Specimen Required


Patient Preparation: For 24 hours before specimen collection, patient should not take multivitamins or dietary supplements (eg, hair, skin, and nail supplements) containing biotin (vitamin B7).

Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube: Serum gel (red-top tubes are not acceptable)

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.6 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Centrifuge blood collection tube per manufacturer's instructions (eg, centrifuge and aliquot within 2 hours of collection for BD Vacutainer tubes).

2. Aliquot serum into a plastic tube.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.6 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum SST Frozen (preferred) 90 days
  Refrigerated  6 days

Reference Values

Negative

 

See Viral Hepatitis Serologic Profiles

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

Test 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

86705

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
HBIM HBc IgM Ab, S 24113-3

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
HBIM HBc IgM Ab, S 24113-3

Report Available

Same day/1 to 2 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Gross icterus Reject

NY State Approved

Yes

Method Name

Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following:

-Gastroenterology and Hepatology Test Request (T728)

-Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916)

Secondary ID

9015