HEPATITIS B CORE ANTIBODY (Anti-HBc), IgM
| This assay is useful for diagnosis of Acute Hepatitis B infection. It identifies Acute HBV infection in the core window period when HBsAg and Anti HBs are negative. It also differentiates between acute and chronic HBV infection in the presence of positive Anti HBc |
Pre-test Information : No special preparation required |
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Report Delivery : Daily |
HEPATITIS B CORE ANTIBODY (Anti-HBc), IgM
| Test Code | H-25 |
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| Test Description | **HEPATITIS B CORE ANTIBODY (Anti-HBc), IgM |
| Clinical Category | LIVER DISORDERS |
| Sample | 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum |
| Method/Technology | Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay |
| Storage/Temp | |
| Reporting Time | DAILY |