Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP standard transport tube. (Min: 0.5 mL) Also acceptable: K2EDTA plasma.
After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Indefinitely (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Performed
Sun-Sat
Notes
This assay tests for IgG and IgM antibodies, but does not differentiate between them.
Ordering Recommendations
Determine exposure to HBV infection. May be helpful in determining which patients are at risk for HBV reactivation and would benefit from prophylactic nucleoside analog treatment prior to initiation of immunosuppression therapy.
Performed
Sun-Sat
Methodology
Qualitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA)
Reported
Within 24 hours
Synonyms
Anti Core Antibodies
Anti-Hepatitis Bc
Hep B Core Total Ab
Antibody to Hepatitis Bc
Core Antibody IgG/IgM
Hep B Core Ab IgG/IgM, Hep Bc Ab IgG/IgM
Hepatitis B Immune Status Profile, Serum
HBV Core Total
ARUP Test Code
0020091
Reference Interval
Components
Reference Interval
Hepatitis B Core Antibodies, Total
Negative
Interpretive Data
This assay should not be used for blood donor screening, associated reentry protocols, or for screening human cells, tissues and cellular and tissue-based products (HCT/P).
CPT Codes
86704
LOINC
13952-7
ARUP Test Code
0020091
Performing Lab
ARUP Laboratories
Test Build Information
OrderCode
OrderName
ResultCode
ResultName
ResultUnits
LOINC
CPT
HBCAB
HEPATITIS B/C AB
HBCAB
HEPATITIS B/C AB
13952-7
86704
Collection
Collect
Serum separator tube.
Specimen Preparation
Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP standard transport tube. (Min: 0.5 mL) Also acceptable: K2EDTA plasma.
After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Indefinitely (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Performed
Sun-Sat
Notes
This assay tests for IgG and IgM antibodies, but does not differentiate between them.
Ordering
Ordering Recommendations
Determine exposure to HBV infection. May be helpful in determining which patients are at risk for HBV reactivation and would benefit from prophylactic nucleoside analog treatment prior to initiation of immunosuppression therapy.
Performed
Sun-Sat
Methodology
Qualitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA)
Reported
Within 24 hours
Synonyms
Anti Core Antibodies
Anti-Hepatitis Bc
Hep B Core Total Ab
Antibody to Hepatitis Bc
Core Antibody IgG/IgM
Hep B Core Ab IgG/IgM, Hep Bc Ab IgG/IgM
Hepatitis B Immune Status Profile, Serum
HBV Core Total
ARUP Test Code
0020091
Result Interpretation
Reference Interval
Components
Reference Interval
Hepatitis B Core Antibodies, Total
Negative
Interpretive Data
This assay should not be used for blood donor screening, associated reentry protocols, or for screening human cells, tissues and cellular and tissue-based products (HCT/P).
