Hepatitis B Core IgM
Description:
Qualitative chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA) for the detection of IgM antibodies to Hepatitis B core antibody in serum. A positive Core IgM is suggestive of acute infection and is normally requested in-lab when a first positive result for Hepatitis B sAg is detected. The core IgM can occasionally persist for several years so a clear history is still needed to help time acquisition. This assay is available as a follow-up test Mon to Fri.
This test is not UKAS accredited
This test is not UKAS accredited
Clinical details:
Acute Hepatitis B in adults presents with malaise and jaundice with a significant transaminitis on blood testing. All cases of acute Hepatitis B should be notifed to the local health protection unit.
Reference range:
Not Applicable
Synonyms or keywords:
HBV, HepB
Units:
Qualitative - Detected/Not detected or Equivocal
Department:
Location:
Sample type and Volume required:
2.5 – 5ml Yellow Top Serum Separation Tube (SST) Clotted Blood (for serum).
Turnaround time:
3 working days
Storage and transport:
Place labelled sample in a sealed sample bag and send to Central Specimen Reception (CSR). To prevent sample haemolysis, please store sample in refrigerator if there is a delay in sending samples to CSR.
Contacts:
For clinical advice or interpretation of results, please contact the laboratory in the first instance.
Laboratory:
Last updated: 18/12/2024