Hepatitis B core Antibody (HBc Ab)

Virology

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Description

For Information regarding sample types and volumes please follow the Weblink above

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Indications

Previous Hepatitis, IVDU, Contact of Hepatitis. Newly diagnosed HIV and HCV positive patients

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Sample Type

Clotted Blood Sample, serum, plasma

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Turnaround Time

Within 3 days

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Testing Frequency

Daily

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External Notes

Should be requested in addition to Hepatitis screen. Please note this assay is usually requested as part of a panel of tests. The TRT is dependant upon the completion of the last test in the panel. The majority of serological tests are batch processed. Please contact the laboratory if urgent testing is required.

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