Hepatitis B Core Antibody, IgM Test
Hep B Core Antibody, IgM (Quest Diagnostics)
Same day lab order delivery
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.
Hepatitis B core-specific IgM class antibody has been detected in most acute infections and is a reliable marker for acute disease. In some cases, hepatitis B core IgM antibody may be the only specific marker for the diagnosis of acute infection with hepatitis B virus.
Abnormal results may require further evaluation by your physician.
Hepatitis B core-specific IgM class antibody has been detected in most acute infections and is a reliable marker for acute disease. In some cases, hepatitis B core IgM antibody may be the only specific marker for the diagnosis of acute infection with hepatitis B virus.
Abnormal results may require further evaluation by your physician.
Hep B Core Antibody, IgM
Alternative Name(s):
Anti-HBc, IgM
****Hepatitis B Core Antibody, IgM is included in the Hep B and C Profile Test.****
Alternative Name(s):
Anti-HBc, IgM
****Hepatitis B Core Antibody, IgM is included in the Hep B and C Profile Test.****
No fasting required.
Estimated turnaround for results is 3 business days. If confirmation testing is required, the estimated time may be extended.
Hepatitis B Core Antibody, IgM (LabCorp)
Same day lab order delivery
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 lab test will identify this liver disease in your system.
This test is a reliable marker for acute disease for a hepatitis B viral infection. At times this marker is the only one demonstrated for the diagnosis of a hepatitis B viral infection.
Abnormal results may require further evaluation by your physician.
This test is a reliable marker for acute disease for a hepatitis B viral infection. At times this marker is the only one demonstrated for the diagnosis of a hepatitis B viral infection.
Abnormal results may require further evaluation by your physician.
Hepatitis B Core Antibody, IgM
This test is also known as:
Anti-HBc, IgM
Antibody to Hepatitis B Core Antigen, IgM
****Hepatitis B Core Antibody, IgM is included in the Hep B and C Profile Test.***
This test is also known as:
Anti-HBc, IgM
Antibody to Hepatitis B Core Antigen, IgM
****Hepatitis B Core Antibody, IgM 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.