Hepatitis B Core Antibody (Total) HBCTOT
| Method(s) | Chemiluminescent Immunoassay |
|---|---|
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | One 5 mL gold (SST) top tube. |
| Transport | 1 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.5 mL) |
| Stability | Ambient: 12 hours Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: 1 month |
| Unacceptable Conditions | Heparin plasma. |
| Schedule | Daily, except Sundays |
| Billing Code | 2010149 |
| CPTCode | 86704 |
| Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
| Reference Interval | |
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Negative. |
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