Hepatitis B Core Antibody

BCAB

2-8 C (ice packs)

store at 2-8 C up to 7 days, -20C if not tested within 7 days

0.5 mL

Plasma (lithium heparin, sodium heparin, EDTA)

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

Routine venipuncture

Draw tube or plastic pour off tube

2-step Immunoassay using CMIA technology

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

Anti-HBc Anti-HBc Total Anti-HBc IgG Core