Hepatitis BE Antigen
Test Summary
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.
Aliases
- HBE AG
- HBE Antigen
- HBEAG
- Hepatitis BE AG
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum. (minimum 0.5 mL)
Minimum Volume
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 tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
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
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
HBEAG
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB243
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 87350
Billing Code
- 300740
CPT Statement
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Molecular/Serology
Reference Range
| SEX | AGE | Report Normals | Units |
| N/M/F | 1000Y | Negative |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Friday; BS; Report available 1 - 3 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum. (minimum 0.5 mL)
Minimum Volume
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 tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
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
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
| SEX | AGE | Report Normals | Units |
| N/M/F | 1000Y | Negative |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Friday; BS; Report available 1 - 3 days