Clinical Utility: This antibody is found in both acute and chronic hepatitis B patients. It is also an indicator of past infection. Anti-HBc may be the only indication of an existing hepatitis B viral infection.
Serum (1 mL)
Ambient 12 Hours
Refrigerated 3 Days
Frozen >3 Days
EDTA plasma (1 mL)
EDTA
Ambient 12 Hours
Refrigerated 3 Days
Frozen >3 Days
Lithium heparin plasma (1 mL)
Ambient 12 Hours
Refrigerated 3 Days
Frozen >3 Days
Sodium heparin plasma (1 mL)
Ambient 12 Hours
Refrigerated 3 Days
Frozen >3 Days
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