Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD30127Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Hepatitis Be Panel
Clinical Use
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The Hepatitis Be Panel evaluates the presence of Hepatitis B virus e‑antigen (HBeAg) and e‑antibody (anti‑HBe) to assist in assessing active viral replication and infectivity status in patients with demonstrated HBV infection. It helps distinguish phases of infection, particularly in the context of chronic hepatitis B, and may inform decisions about transmission risk and treatment monitoring.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Biomarkers
Hepatitis BE Antibody
AnalyteAntibody • Other • Binary (Detected / Not Detected)
Hepatitis BE Antigen
AnalyteAntigen • Other • Binary (Detected / Not Detected)
Result Turnaround Time
2-4 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
2‑4 mL Blood (yielding ~2 mL Serum)
Minimum Volume
1 mL Serum
Container
Red Top (No Additive)
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis; Gross lipemia
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 7 Days |
| Refrigerated | 14 Days |
| Frozen | 30 Days |