Hepatitis B Core Antibody IgM
Abbreviation
BIGM
Transport Temp
2-8 C (ice packs)
Stability
Store at 2-8 C up to 7 days, -20C if not tested within 7 days
Minimum Vol
0.5 mL
Alternative Specimens
Plasma (lithium heparin, sodium heparin, EDTA)
Reference Ranges
NR-0.8-1.21 S/CO
Collection Instructions
Routine venipuncture
Transport Container
Draw tube or plastic pour off tube
Methodology
2-step Immunoassay using CMIA technology
Clinical Significance
Indicated as an aid in the diagnosis of acute or recent hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in conjunction with other lab results
Alternative Names
Anti-HBc IgM Core-M HBc IgM
Anything else included in test?
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Serum