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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, Red, Gold Microtainer
Preferred Vol: 3.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 1.0 mL
Note:
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: 2 - 8 C
Storage location:Spin blood, transfer serum to a plastic aliquot tube affixed with a large computer label.
Monday – Friday: Place sample in the Virology Section of the Sendouts Refrigerated Rack.
Saturday-Sunday & Holidays: Close batch in Mayo Access and courier to UW NW220. Place a copy of the Transfer List (indicate time sent) in the Virology Transport Binder. (Call on Holidays to be sure the lab is open to accept samples).
Off-site collection: Spin specimen, transport refrigerated.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Room temp |
|
|
| Refrigerated | Y | |
| Frozen |
|
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
UW Virology Lab
1959 NE Pacific St, NW220
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone Number: (206) 520-4600
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
87350
86707
Methodology
Method: None specified
Analytical Volume: None specified
Limitations:
Reference Range
None specified
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. |