Hepatitis B core IgM (HBc IgM)

Virology

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Description

Only used as part of the Hepatitis B confirmatory test panel. This assay is requested as part of a panel of tests. TRT is dependant upon the completion of the last test in the panel and clinical review.

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Indications

Patients must be HBsAg +ve to request this assay/panel Only used as part of the Hepatitis B confirmatory test panel.

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Sample Type

Clottes blood, serum, plasma

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Reference Range

Not applicableReference ranges are not applicable to Virology Assays.This assay will produce a qualitative ( �Detected� or �NOT detected� ) result only.

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Turnaround Time

Within 5 days

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Testing Frequency

As required

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External Notes

Only used as part of the Hepatitis B confirmatory test panel. This assay is requested as part of a panel of tests. The TRT is dependant upon the comletion of the last test in the panel.

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Patient Preparation

None

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