Hepatitis Antibody to B Core Antigen

Hepatitis Antibody to B Core Antigen (Serum)

PHEL Order Choice #: 90650

Synonyms: Hep B, Hepatitis B

Submission Form: SRD-1

Program: Virology

Unit: Serology

Use: Diagnostic

Method: ELISA

Platform: Manual

Preferred Specimen Type: Serum

Accepted Specimen Types: Serum, Plasma (collected in potassium EDTA, sodium citrate, sodium heparin, lithium heparin, or plasma separator tubes).

Volume Requirements: At least 0.5ml serum/plasma is required.

Storage Temperature: Specimens may be stored at 2-8C for up to 7 days. For longer term storage, specimens should be kept at -20C or lower. Samples should not be used if they have incurred more than 5 freeze-thaw cycles. Mix samples thoroughly after thawing.

Transport Requirements: Ship refrigerated specimens on ice packs to maintain 2-8C. Ship frozen specimens on dry ice.

Last Reviewed: 8/7/2023