Hepatitis B Core Antibody
| 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 |