Hepatitis B core total antibody

Description: 
Hepatitis B core total antibody is performed on two separate platforms within Virology.

Routine testing is in an automated 96-well EIA.
Urgent testing is in an automated system, the Abbott ARCHITECT



Clinical details: 
Presence of HB core total antibody implies past exposure to HBV.
Related condition or disease: 
Virology, Hepatitis B core total antibody
Synonyms or keywords: 
Past HBV
Units: 
Positive/Negative/Indeterminate
Department: 
Infection Sciences Department
Location: 
King's College Hospital
Sample type and Volume required: 
10mL serum or EDTA plasma
Turnaround time: 
2 days
Criteria for acceptance / rejections of sample
Time limit for extra tests: 
None
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: 09/04/2018