Serological assay for detection of IgG antibodies to hepatitis B virus core antigen. Test is used to check for past infection with Hepatitis B.
Tube
Red top, Yellow ring. Serum sample.
ID
3709.
Availability
Urgent out of hours requests must be discussed with on call virologist with the exception of organ donation samples which are available 24/7 – contact laboratory.
Turn around
4 days.
Send to
Microbiology Department, Centre for Laboratory Medicine, St James’s University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF.
Collection Con
Min Volume 5 ml.
IP Routine TAT
4 days.
GP Routine TAT
4 days.