Hepatitis Be Antigen
Order Name
HEP BE AG
Test Number: 3602923
Revision Date 03/01/2023
Test Number: 3602923
Revision Date 03/01/2023
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Hepatitis Be Antigen
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Immunochemiluminometric (ICMA) |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1.5 mL (0.5 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 1.5 mL (0.5 mL) | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Notes: 0.5 mL (Note: This volume Does NOT allow for repeat testing.) Specimen Type: Gel-barrier tube OR lavender-top (EDTA) tube Specimen Storage: Room temperature 8(degrees)C for seven days or at -20(degrees)C for one year. Stable for three freeze/thaw cycles. Specimen Collection: If tube other than a gel-barrier tube is used, transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube. Special Instructions: This test may exhibit interference when sample is collected from a person who is consuming a supplement with a high dose of biotin (also termed as vitamin B7 or B8, vitamin H, or coenzyme R). It is recommended to ask all patients who may be indicated for this test about biotin supplementation. Patients should be cautioned to stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to the collection of a sample. Specimen Stability: Ambient: 7 days (stability provided by manufacturer or lite, Refrigerated : 7 days (stability provided by manufacturer or lite, Frozen: 1 year (stability provided by manufacturer or lite |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 1-3 Days |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 006619 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 006619 |
| CPT Code(s) | 87350 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |