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HelpTest Code HEPBM Hepatitis B Core Antibody-IgM
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB549
Epic Description: HEPATITIS B CORE ANTIBODY, IGM
Synonym
Core-M
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
OCHSNER NEW ORLEANS - JEFF HWY AND OCHSNER MONROE
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Gold, inert gel with clot activator |
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 with inert gel and clot activator |
5.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
| Alternate | Lavender, EDTA or Green, Lithium Heparin | 6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Gel tubes can remain on the gel. If collected in Red top, aliquot serum 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 Automated Chemistry
Ochsner LSU Shreveport and Monroe Chemistry Labs
Assay Frequency
Ochsner Jeff Hwy: Daily (24/7)
Ochsner LSU Shreveport and Monroe: Monday – Friday
Routine Turnaround Time
Ochsner Jeff Hwy: 24 Hrs
Ochsner LSU Shreveport/Monroe: 2 days
CSR Storage Requirements
Transport specimen to Chemistry Lab
CPT Code Information
86705