Hepatitis B Core Antibody
Abbreviation
BCAB
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 Repeat sample in duplicate: For initial Equivocal result- If 2 of the 3 results are 1.00
S/CO=Reactive. For initial Reactive result- If both of the retests are 1.00 S/CO=Reactive
Collection Instructions
Routine venipuncture
Transport Container
Draw tube or plastic pour off tube
Methodology
2-step Immunoassay using CMIA technology
Clinical Significance
Used as an aid in the diagnosis of acute, chronic, or resolved hepatitis B virus infection in conjunction with other lab results and clinical info. The presence of anti-HBc antibodies does not differentiate between acute or chronic infection
Alternative Names
Anti-HBc Anti-HBc Total Anti-HBc IgG Core
Anything else included in test?
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Serum