HEPATITIS BE ANTIGEN AND ANTIBODY (HBEAG AND ANTI-HBE) SERUM

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: HEPBE
UPHSM LIS Test #: 027440
Schedule:
Testing Time: 1-2 Days
Testing Lab: Mayo

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 1.5 mL
Temperature: Frozen
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Patient Preparation: For 24 hours before specimen collection do not take multivitamins or dietary supplements containing biotin (vitamin B7), which is commonly found in hair, skin, and nail supplements and multivitamins.
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial within 24 hours.

Specimen Acceptability

REJECT DUE TO:
Gross hemolysis: Reject
Gross lipemia: Reject
Gross icterus: Reject

Methods

Chemiluminescence Immunoassay

Clinical Utilities

Determining infectivity of hepatitis B virus (HBV) carriers
Monitoring infection status of individuals with chronic hepatitis B
Monitoring serologic response of chronically HBV-infected patients receiving antiviral therapy
Determining the levels of both hepatitis B e antigen and antibody

CPT Codes

86707
87350

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

Reference Range

Negative (reported as positive or negative)