Anti-HBc
- Useful for:
The qualitative detection of antibody to hepatitis B core antigen in human serum. In the absence of information about any other HBV markers, it must be considered that any individuak with detectable levels of HBc antibody may be actively infected with HBV or that the infection may have resolved, leaving the person immune.
- Method Name: CMIA
- Other Common Names: HBc Total abs. Hepatitis B core ab
- Medicover Laboratories Code Name: 7003
- Fasting or other requirements: None
- Specimen Type: Serum
- Specimen Required Supplies: Serum gel vial (preferred), Red top vial (acceptable)
- Specimen Volume: 0.5 ml
- Specimen retention time: 7 days
- Report Available: Same day/1 day
- Performing Laboratories Location: Central Lab
