Hepatitis B Core Antibody, Total - (QUEST DIAGNOSTICS)
Hepatitis B is a liver disease that is caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Hepatitis B is a bloodborne pathogen and exposure to the blood of an infected person may result in infection.
This assay does not distinguish between Total B core antibody IgG and IgM detected before or at the onset of symptoms; however, such reactivity can persist for years after illness, and may even outlast anti-HBs. Occasionally Hepatitis B core antibody may be the only marker of either current or past Hepatitis B infection.
Abnormal results may require further evaluation by your physician.
Hepatitis B Core Antibody, Total
Alternate Name(s):
Anti-HBc
Antibody to Hepatitis B Core Antigen
Core Antibody
Some tests in this panel may exhibit interference when sample is collected from a person who is consuming a supplement with a high dose of biotin (also termed as vitamin B7 or B8, vitamin H or coenzyme R). Patient should be cautioned to stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to the collection of a sample. Estimated turnaround for results is 3 business days. If confirmation testing is required, the estimated time may be extended.
Hepatitis B is a liver disease that is caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Hepatitis B is a bloodborne pathogen and exposure to the blood of an infected person may result in infection.
Our hepatitis B blood lab test will aid in the diagnosis of acute or chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and in the determination of the clinical status of HBV infected individuals in conjunction with other HBV serological markers. Aid in differential diagnosis of hepatitis. The presence of anti-HBc total antibody indicates previous or ongoing infection with HBV in an undefined time frame.
Abnormal results may require further evaluation by your physician.
Hepatitis B Core Antibody, Total.
This test is also known as:
Anti-HBc
Antibody to Hepatitis B Core Antigen
Core Antibody
****Hepatitis B Core Antibody, Total is included in the Hep B and C Profile Test.***
This test may exhibit interference when sample is collected from a person who is consuming a supplement with a high dose of biotin (also termed as vitamin B7 or B8, vitamin H or coenzyme R). It is recommended to stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to the collection of specimen. Estimated turnaround for results is 3 business days. If confirmation testing is required, the estimated time may be extended.
