Hepatitis B e Antigen

Test Code: TD_2735

CPT Code(s): 87350

$24

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

HBeAg

Test Includes

Hepatitis B E Antigen

Methodology

Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Rejection Criteria

Gross Hemolysis

Reference Range(s)

Negative

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum Separator Tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL Serum

Sample Stability

2 days room temperature
6 days refrigerated
Indefinite frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

Allow SST to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours of collection. Transfer serum to a plastic transport tube. Clearly label tube as serum. Refrigerate.

Alternative Specimen

N/A