View source for Tests:Hepatitis B Core Antibody

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Hepatitis B Core Antibody}} 

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]
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|'''Synonym(s)'''
|HBc Ab
|-
|'''Specimen'''
|10 mL plain (RED - NO GEL) or SST (Gold top)
|-
|'''Paediatric Specimen'''
|0.5 mL Plain SEPARATE TUBE
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|7 days @ 4°C, specimen kept for three months
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Fri 0800 - 1600
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings / Central HB / Wairoa 1 - 2 days
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Canterbury Health Laboratories
|-
|'''Department'''
|Microbiology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|AHBC
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|0
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Testing will be performed automatically if the stated clinical information indicates testing is required.
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}