Hepatitis BE Antigen

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Test Code

HBEAG

Alias/See Also

555;
HBE AG;
HBE Antigen;
HBEAG;
Hepatitis BE AG;

CPT Codes
87350

Preferred Specimen

2 mL serum (minimum 0.5 mL)

Instructions

SST or Red top: Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.

Transport Container

SST (speckled top), Red top , Plastic Vial (transfer) tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (preferred)

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature = n/a
Refrigerated = 7 days
Frozen = at least 7 days

Methodology
EIA

Setup Schedule

Varies according to test ordered
BS

Report Available

6 days

Reference Range

SEX	AGE	Report Normals	Units
N/M/F	1000Y	Negative

Clinical Significance

HBeAg indicates active HBV replication. Infectivity is evaluated based on HBeAg and HBsAg. When HBeAg persists much longer than 10 weeks, the patient is likely to develop chronic hepatitis and be a carrier.

Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439

Last Updated: November 22, 2021

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