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HelpTest Code LAB3153 Hepatitis B Envelope ('e') Antigen + Antibody
Clinical System Name
Hepatitis B 'e' Antigen + Antibody
Synonyms
HBE
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole blood
Container(s): Gold SST, Gold Microtainer, Red, Dark Green/Sodium Heparin, Lt. Green/Lithium Heparin Microtainer, Lavender/EDTA, Lt. Blue/Citrate
Preferred Vol: 4.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 1.2 mL
Note:
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: 2 - 8 C
Storage location:Spin blood, transfer serum or plasma to a plastic aliquot tube affixed with a large computer label. Place sample in the CPA 3 refrigerator Send Outs rack.
Off-site collection: Spin specimen, transport refrigerated.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Room temp |
3 d |
|
| Refrigerated | 7 d | |
| Frozen |
>7 d |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | Collected daily; performed once per week, test day varies. | 1 - 7d |
Performing Laboratory
University of Washington
Dept of Laboratory Medicine
Central Lab Virology(RVIR)
1601 Lind Ave SW
Renton, WA 98057
Phone Number: (206) 520-4600
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
Methodology
Method: None specified
Analytical Volume: 0.6 mL serum or plasma
Limitations:
Reference Range
None specified
CPT Codes
87350
86707
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Hepatitis B Envelope Antigen and Antibody |
| Reference Test Number: |
HBE |
| Instructions: |
Send out M - F with the UW courier. Weekends and Holidays courier to UW NW220. |