HBCAB – “Hepatitis B Core Antibody, Total”

Update to patient preparation, alternate specimen, rejection criteria, stability, and reference range.

Patient Preparation: Not for use in pediatrics under the age of 2 years.

Alternate Specimen: Serum: Red top
Plasma: Lavender EDTA, lithium heparin, sodium heparin 

Rejection Criteria: Grossly hemolyzed or grossly lipemic specimens, Plasma separator tube (PST)

Stability: Room temperature: 3 days
                Refrigerated: 7 days
                Frozen: 12 months

Reference Range: Negative
See Website: Resource/Interpretation Guide and Forms/Viral Serology Testing Guide