Test Overview
Test Methodology

Chemiluminescence Immunoassay

Test Usage

Diagnosis and monitoring of hepatitis B virus infectivity. Recognition of resolution of hepatitis B infection with seroconversion of HBeAg to hepatitis Be antibody (anti-Hbe).

Reference Range *

Non-Reactive

* 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
Daily
Analytic Time

4 hours

Soft Order Code
HBE
MiChart Code
Hepatitis B e Antigen
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Chemical Pathology
    Section
    Automation
    Specimen Requirements
    Collection Instructions

    Collect specimen in SST or red top tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate.
    Specimen storage: Centrifuge within 24 hours of draw. Store refrigerated at 2-8C for 7 days. For long term storage freeze at -20C for 1 year, with up to 3 freeze/thaw cycles.

    Alternate Specimen

    Red top tube
    Green top tube (lithium or sodium heparin), Lavendar top tube (EDTA plasma).

    Contraindications
    Test not indicated if patient serum known to be negative for Hepatitis B Surface Antigen.
    Normal Volume

    1.0 mL serum

    Minimum Volume

    0.5 mL serum

    Additional Information

    Presence of HBeAg usually indicates active viral replication and infectivity.

    Billing
    CPT Code
    87350
    Fee Code
    23356
    LOINC
    5191-2
    NY State Approved
    No