Hepatitis B Core, ABS-IgM (HBc IgM)
Code
2875
Principle
HBc IgM in human serum is indicated for use as an aid in the diagnosis of acute or recent hepatitis B viral infection.
Preanalytical
1 mL Serum Refrigerated
Turn Around Time
1 day
Methodology
Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA)
Limitations
Specimens from patients with high levels of IgM, e.g. specimens from patients with multiple myeloma, may show depressed values when tested.