Hepatitis B Core Antibody (IgM)
Test Code: 4848
CPT Code(s): 86705
Methodology: Immunoassay (IA)
Clinical Significance: Hepatitis B core-specific IgM class antibody has been detected in most acute infections and is a reliable marker for acute disease. In some cases, hepatitis B core IgM antibody may be the only specific marker for the diagnosis of acute infection with hepatitis B virus.
Alternative Name(s): Anti-HBc, IgM