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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