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Test Code
AHBE
Test Name
Hepatitis Be Antibody
CPT Codes
86707
Expected Turnaround Time
1 - 5 days
Clinical Utility

The presence of antibody to hepatitis Be antigen (anti-HBe) can be used in conjunction with other serological and clinical information to determine the stage and prognosis of hepatitis B infection.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Serum

Alternate Specimen Type: Plasma

Collection Container: Gold Top, Serum Separator

Alternate Collection Container: Lavender Top (EDTA) or Red Top, Plain

Desired Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a gold top, serum separator tube via venipuncture.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Separate serum from cells.
  2. Transfer 0.5 mL of serum to a clear aliquot tube (screw cap).
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. 
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

7 days

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

14 days

Freeze/Thaw Cycles

 Stable x3
Causes for Rejection
  • Gross hemolysis
  • Visible bacterial contamination
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (Clia)
Reference Intervals

See patient report.
Alternate Names
  • Anti-HBe
  • Antibody to Hepatitis Be Antigen
  • HBeAb
Reference Lab
Labcorp Of America Holdings
Testing Schedule
Monday-Friday
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