Hepatitis B Core Total Abs

General Information

Name	Information
Code:	T106
Test Name, Short:	HepB Core, Total, Anti-HBc Total (IgM & IgG)
A.K.A.:	HepB Core, Total, Anti-HBc Total (IgM & IgG)
Matrix:	Serum
Turnaround Time:	Daily
Analytical Method:	Chemiluminescence
Reportable - Test Results Type:	The system reports Anti-HBc results in Index Values and as Reactive or Nonreactive. Samples with an initial value of < 0.50 Index are considered nonreactive for total antibodies to hepatitis B core antigen. • Reactive: Samples with an initial value ≥ 1.00 Index are considered reactive for total antibodies to Hepatitis B core antigen.
Units - Conventional:	Text: Reactive/NonReactive

Specimen Information

Name	Information
Min. Volume:	300 μL
Rejection Criteria:	Improper labeling, Improper sample handling, Wrong sample type, Outside of stability, Inadequate specimen volume received, or Hemolyzed specimens.
Collection Instructions:	See blood collections
Container:	Serum • Handle all samples as if capable of transmitting disease.
Shipping Temperature:	Ambient