Test Code LAB12422 Hepatitis B Total Core Antibody w/Reflex
Additional Codes
CPT Code: 86704
Methodology
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay
Performing Laboratory and Testing Schedule
Peninsula Regional Medical Center - Special Chemistry
Testing is performed on Wednesday and Sunday.
Specimens collected on those days must arrive by 0700 to be tested that day.
Schedule is subject to change based on holidays, instrumentation issues, and reagent availability.
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Preferred:
Serum
Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube or serum gel
tube-Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.
Specimen Volume: 2 mL of serum
Collection Instructions:
Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Alternate:
Plasma
Container/Tube: Green-top (heparin) tube
or lavender-top (EDTA) tube-Hemolyzed specimen is not
acceptable.
Specimen Volume: 2 mL of plasma
Collection Instructions:
Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Reference Values
Nonreactive
Days Test Setup
Wednesday and Sunday