Chronic Hepatitis B Panel
Abbrev Code: | HCE | ||
Order Code: | LAB1089 | Order Name: | Chronic Hepatitis B Panel |
Synonyms: | LHE LAB551 | ||
Methodology: | Chemiluminescent immunoassay | ||
CPT Codes: | 86704 x1, 86704 x1, 86706 x1, 86706 x1 | ||
Test Includes: | Hepatitis B Surface Antibody, Hepatitis B Core Total Antibody | ||
Turnaround Time: | Performed Mon-Fri; results are reported the same day; positive results are reported within 3 days. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.6 mL |
Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Green (lithium heparin, gel), Purple (EDTA), Red (no gel) |
Collection Instructions: | Serum is preferred. EDTA or heparinized plasma will be accepted. Serum is the only acceptable sample for neonates. |
Causes for Rejection: | Gross hemolysis; turbidity |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection and aliquot 0.6 mL; 0.3 mL minimum. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
Stability: | After separation from cells: Up to 7 days refrigerated. Freeze aliquot sample if stored more than 7 days. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | UM Specialty Core/Prot/Endo (Architect A) |
Interpretive
Reference Range: | Non-reactive; refer to individual test codes. |
Use: | Used in the diagnosis of acute or recent (usually 3 months or less) hepatitis viral infection. |
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