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Hepatitis BE Antibody
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Test Code
HBEAB
Alias/See Also
556;
Anti HBEAB;
Anti-Hepatitis BE;
HBE AB;
Hep B E AB;
Hep BE AB
Anti HBEAB;
Anti-Hepatitis BE;
HBE AB;
Hep B E AB;
Hep BE AB
CPT Codes
86707
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
Refrigerated = 7 days
Frozen = at least 7 days
Methodology
EIA
Setup Schedule
Monday - Friday
BS
BS
Report Available
1 - 3 days
Reference Range
SEX | AGE | Report Normals | Units |
N/M/F | 1000Y | Negative |
Clinical Significance
HBeAb appears in the early convalescence of HBV infection. With carrier state and chronic hepatitis, HBeAb may not develop.
Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439
Last Updated: November 22, 2021