Test Code HBCTT Hepatitis B Core Total Antibodies, Serum
Additional Codes
MAYO Test ID |
HBCTT |
EPIC Test ID |
LAB1242 |
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube Type:
Green (Lithium Heparin)
Lime Green (Heparin Plasma Separator Tube)
Red (No Additive)
SST (Serum Separator)
Preferred Collection Container:
Green (Lithium Heparin)
Light Green (Heparin Plasma Separator Tube)
Transport Information:
3.0mL blood/1.0 mL. Remove serum or plasma from cells ASAP to avoid hemolysis.
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL blood/0.3 mL serum
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated Stability:
5 days
Frozen Stability:
2 months
Report Available
Performed:
Daily, 24 hours
Analytical Time:
Same day