Ordering Recommendation
Monitor HBV therapy; order along with HBV DNA, HBV surface antigen, HBV surface antibody and HBe antibody.
Mnemonic
Methodology
Qualitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Within 24 hours
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Serum separator tube (SST). Also acceptable: Potassium EDTA plasma, dark green (lithium heparin), or dark green (sodium heparin) plasma.
Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1.0 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.6 mL)
Refrigerated.
Heat-inactivated, severely hemolyzed, lipemic specimens, or specimens containing particulate material.
After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 30 days (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Reference Interval
Negative
Interpretive Data
This assay should not be used for blood donor screening, associated reentry protocols, or for screening human cell, tissues, and cellular and tissue-based products (HCT/P).
FDA
Note
Order this assay only when a specimen is repeatedly reactive for hepatitis B surface antigen.
Hotline History
Hotline History
CPT Codes
87350
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0020094 | Hepatitis Be Antigen | 13954-3 |
Aliases
- Chronic Hepatitis Profile
- HBe Antibody
- HBeAB
- Hepatitis Be Ab, Serum
- Hepatitis Be Antigen