Hepatitis B core IgM

Description: 
Hepatitis B core IgM is assessed in an automated system, the Abbott ARCHITECT
Clinical details: 
Implies acute HBV or acute exacerbation of chronic HBV.
Interpretation of this assay result is done taking in to account the results of other HBV markers.,
Related condition or disease: 
Virology, hepatitis B core IgM
Units: 
Positive/Negative/Indeterminate
Department: 
Infection Sciences Department
Location: 
King's College Hospital
Sample type and Volume required: 
6-8 ml serum or EDTA plasma
Call in advance: 
For urgent tests
Turnaround time: 
3 days
Criteria for acceptance / rejections of sample
Contacts:
South London Specialist Virology Centre
Results: 02032996155 Medical Advice: 02032996298
King's College Hospital
Cheyne Wing, 2nd Floor (opposite Liver ITU)
Denmark Hill
London SE5 9RS

DX address: South London (PHL) Kings DX 6570200 Peckham 90SE
For clinical advice or interpretation of results, please contact the laboratory in the first instance.
Laboratory: 
Virology Laboratory at King's

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Last updated: 07/08/2015