HBEAB
Hepatitis Be Antibody (ANTI-HBe)
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3294
Synonyms:
HEP Be
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Red top tube, serum gel tube, or lavender top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Type:
Serum or plasma
Preferred Volume:
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.2 mL
Specimen Processing:
If a tube other than a gel barrier tube is used, transfer the separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
Store and Transport:
Room temperature
Stability:
Room Temperature - 7 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Frozen - 14 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Gross hemolysis or visible bacterial contamination.
CPT Codes:
86707 - Hepatitis BE Ab (EAP 30020942)
Method:
Competitive chemiluminescence immunoassay (CLIA)
Reference Ranges:
Please refer to the performing lab report for applicable reference ranges