Ordering Recommendation
Monitor HBV therapy; order along with HBV DNA, HBV surface antigen, HBV surface antibody, and HBe antigen.
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: Lavender (EDTA) or dark green (lithium heparin).
Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Refrigerated.
Specimens that are heat-inactivated, grossly hemolyzed, grossly icteric, grossly 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
Hotline History
Hotline History
CPT Codes
86707
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0020095 | Hepatitis Be Antibody | 13953-5 |
Aliases
- Chronic Hepatitis Profile
- Chronic Hepatitis, HBeV
- Hepatitis Be Ab, Antibody to Hepatitis Be antigen
- Hepatitis Be Antibody
- Hepatitis Be Antigen and Hepatitis Be Antibody, Serum