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HelpTest Code HBCAB Hepatitis B Core Antibody
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB1242
Epic Description: HEPATITIS B CORE ANTIBODY, TOTAL
Synonym
Core Antibody Total
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
OCHSNER NEW ORLEANS - JEFF HWY
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Gold clot activator with inert gel |
6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
| Alternate | Green, Lithium Heparin | 6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
OCHSNER LSU SHREVEPORT
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel |
6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
| Alternate | Lavender, EDTA or Green, Lithium Heparin | 6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
Ochsner Lafayette
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Light Green Top - Li Hep |
6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
| Alternate |
Gold with clot activator and inert gel Red, with inert gel and clot activator Purple Top - EDTA |
6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Gel tubes do not need to be aliquoted. If collected in red top, aliquot serum/plasma into plastic vial. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
Aliquot Requirements
SERUM/PLASMA
Optimum 3.0 mL
Minimum 2.0 mL
Performing Lab
Ochsner Jeff Hwy (Gold top tube)
Ochsner LSU Shreveport (Red top tube)
ULGH - Chemistry Lab
Assay Frequency
Ochsner Jeff Hwy - daily (24/7)
Ochsner LSU Shreveport - Monday – Friday
ULGH: Monday - Friday
Routine Turnaround Time
Ochsner Jeff Hwy - 24 hours
Ochsner LSU Shreveport: 2 days
CSR Storage Requirements
Transport specimen to performing Lab.
Specimens are stable at room temperature (tested 21-30˚C) for 3 days,
at 2-8˚C for 7 days. Separated Serum/plasma may be stored frozen
(-20˚C or colder).
CPT Code Information
86704