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HelpTest Code HBEAB Hepatitis B-E Antibody
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Epic EAP: LAB796
Epic Description: HEPATITIS B E ANTIBODY
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel |
6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
| Alternate | Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel | 6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
Specimen Stability
14 days frozen
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum/plasma into plastic vial. Freeze specimen. Transport frozen on dry ice.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 3.0 mL
Minimum 1.0 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Warde Laboratories, Referral code: HBEAB
http://www.wardelab.com/test_page.asp?test=HEPATITIS+Be+ANTIBODY
Assay Frequency
Tuesday and Friday
Routine Turnaround Time
2-5 days, excluding weekends and holidays
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot plasma into plastic vial. Freeze specimen.
CPT Code Information
86707