Hepatitis Be Antibody
Also known as: Anti-HBe, Antibody to Hepatitis Be Antigen, HBeAb
Use
The presence of antibody to hepatitis Be antigen (anti-HBe) can be used in conjunction with other serological and clinical information to determine the stage and prognosis of hepatitis B infection.
Special Instructions
If tube other than a gel-barrier tube is used, transfer separated serum to a screw-cap polypropylene transport tube. Do not freeze gel-barrier tube (pour off serum first).
Limitations
Anti-HBe has not been found as the sole serologic marker for hepatitis B infection. The presence of anti-HBe should be interpreted in conjunction with other serological and clinical information to determine the stage and prognosis of hepatitis B infection.
Methodology
Immunoassay (CLIA)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 13953-5
- 13953-5
Result Turnaround Time
1-5 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Container
Gel-barrier tube, red-top tube or serum transfer tube
Collection Instructions
If tube other than a gel-barrier tube is used, transfer separated serum to a screw-cap polypropylene transport tube. Do not freeze gel-barrier tube (pour off serum first).
Storage Instructions
Room temperature
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis or visible bacterial contamination
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
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