Hepatitis Be Antibody
Test Mnemonic
AHBE
CPT Codes
- 86707 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
13953-5
Aliases
- Hepatitis B envelope Antibody, Serum
- Hepatitis Be VIrus Antibody
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated | Separate serum from cells as soon as possible. Transfer serum to standard aliquot tube and refrigerate. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mL | Minimum volume will not allow for repeat or additional testing. Sending of 0.5ml is preferred when possible. |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days, after separation from cells |
| Frozen | 14 days, after separation from cells (Up to six freeze/thaw cycles are acceptable) |
| Ambient | 4 days, after separation from cells |
Days Performed
Mon, Thu
Turnaround Time
1 - 5 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Chemiluminescence Immunoassay (CLIA) |
Reference Range
| Hepatitis Be Antibody Index Value | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | >=0.80 | Index |
Special Info
Bacterial contamination or heat inactivation of the specimen may affect the test result, do not heat inactivate sera.
Clinical Info
This test should only be used in patients with a previously known and/or concurrent positive HBsAg result. Along with HBeAg test, Hepatitis B e antibody test is used for monitoring the natural history of Hepatitis B virus infection and prognostication. Clinical correlation is required.
Clinical Limitation
This assay is not approved for use in screening blood, plasma or tissue donors. This assay is not designed to test body fluids other than human serum.