Serological assay for detection of IgM antibodies to hepatitis B virus core antigen. To detect acute infection in jaundiced patients.
Tube
Red top, black ring. Serum sample.
ID
3710.
Availability
Urgent out of hours requests must be discussed with on call virologist.
Turn around
10 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
10 days.
GP Routine TAT
10 days.