Anti-HBc (Hepatitis B core) Total | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Specimen Container	Gel separator tube (Adult) Microtube (Paeds)
Specimen Requirement	Plain Blood Adult: 5 mL Paediatric: 1.3 mL Invert blood 5 times after blood collection ensures the anticoagulant is well mixed with the blood. This will ensure results are reliable.
Orderable as Urgent?	No
Turn Around Time	3 - 4 hrs
Reference Value(s)	Non-reactive not consistent
Testing Laboratory Location	KKH
Laboratory	Clinical Chemistry
Contact Number	6394 1383
Day and Time Performed	Monday - Friday: 0900 - 1700 hrs Saturday: 0800 - 1200 hrs
Orderable on CPOE?	Yes
Downtime Form	Clinical Chemistry - Form A

Change History Notes

15 Nov 2021 11:30 AM

Updated Specimen Requirement, Turn Around Time, Contact Number and Day and Time Performed.

Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025