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HelpTest Code IMML49 Hepatitis Be Antigen
Synonym
- HBEG
Specimen Required
Preferred Container/Tube: Gold SST Top
Acceptable Container/Tube: Gold SST Top
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 1 year
Rejected Due To
- Gross hemolysis
Interpretation
Negative
Cautions
This assay has not been FDA-approved for the diagnosis of individuals with acute Hepatitis B infection.
Method Description
Two-step sandwich immunoassay
Performing Lab
Clinical Lab UH
Day(s) Performed
Wednesday (excludes OSU holidays)
Report Available
8 to 10 days
Reporting Name
Hepatitis Be Antigen
CPT Code Information
87350
LOINC Code Information
31844-4