Test Overview
Test Methodology

CLIA

Test Usage

Recognition of resolution of hepatitis B infection with seroconversion of HBeAg to anti-Hbe.

Reference Range *

Negative

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Limitations

Absence or disappearance of HBeAg or anti-HBe does not rule out chronic hepatitis B carrier state and/or infectivity.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Tuesday, Friday
Analytic Time

8 hours

Soft Order Code
AHBED
MiChart Code
Hepatitis B e Antibody
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Chemical Pathology
    Section
    Special Chemistry
    Specimen Requirements
    Collection Instructions

    Collect specimen in SST tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate.

    Normal Volume
    1 mL serum
    Minimum Volume
    0.5 mL serum
    Additional Information

    Seroconversion from HBeAg to anti-HBe usually indicates loss of infectivity. Although resolution of underlying disease generally follows seroconversion, the Hepatitis Bs antigen carrier state may persist.

    Billing
    CPT Code
    86707
    Fee Code
    23357
    LOINC
    33463-1
    NY State Approved
    No