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Test Code HBCM Anti-Hepatitis B Core IgM, Serum

Additional Codes

Ordering Mnemonic
HBCM

Performing Laboratory

CCHS-Christiana Care Health Services

Methodology

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube: 

Specimen Types 

Collection Tubes 

Serum 

Serum (glass and plastic) 

Serum separator (plastic) 

Plasma 

Lithium heparin plasma separator (plastic) 

Sodium heparin (plastic) 

Dipotassium EDTA (plastic) 

Specimen: Full tube
Collection Instructions: If more than 4 tests are ordered, draw two 10-mL red-top (gel) tubes.

Note: Label tube(s) with patient’s full name and 1 additional unique patient identifier such as date of birth, medical record number, emergency ID number, or financial number. Date and time of draw, collector’s initials, and type of specimen are also required.

Reference Values

Negative

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Routine Turnaround Time:  Upto 72 hours (An additional 12 to 24 hours are needed for positive results.)

STAT Turnaround Time:  not available