Hepatitis B Core Antigen, IgM Antibody

Source	Blood
Mnemonic	AHBCM
Specimen Requirements	1 x 5 mL gold top SST tube 0.5 mL serum Collection can be combined in one 5 mL SST tube with other Hepatitis Serological Markers.
Specimen Handling	If patient is known to be HBsAg positive all specimens collected on the patient MUST be transported under TDG regulations.
Additional Information
Testing Location	Immunochemistry
Testing Frequency	Weekdays
Alternate Name(s)	One of Hepatitis Serological Markers Anti-HBc IgM (IgM antibody to Hepatitis B Core Antigen)
Reference Interval	Negative

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