Ordering Recommendation
Monitor confirmed chronic hepatitis B infection.
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 1.5 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1.0 mL)
Refrigerated.
Specimens that are heat-inactivated, grossly hemolyzed, grossly icteric, grossly lipemic or specimens containing particulate material.
After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 30 days (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Reference Interval
Test Number | Components | Reference Interval |
---|---|---|
0020094 | Hepatitis Be Virus Antigen | Negative |
0020095 | Hepatitis Be Virus Antibody | 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; 86707
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0020094 | Hepatitis Be Antigen | 13954-3 |
0020095 | Hepatitis Be Antibody | 13953-5 |
2012142 | Hepatitis Be Panel Interpretation | 48767-8 |
Aliases
- Hepatitis Be Antigen and Hepatitis Be Antibody, Serum
- Hepatitis Be Profile, Serum
- HEPBE Profile, Serum