ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Hepatitis B Virus Panel, Chronic with Reflex to HBsAg Confirmation : 0020454

Mnemonic: HEPCHRONIC

Methodology: Enzyme Immunoassay/Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 1-2 days
Specimen Required: Collect:  One 6 mL serum separator tube.

Transport:  3 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 2.5 mL)  Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.

Pediatric Collection/Transport:  1.5 mL serum at 2-8°C.

Remarks:  Separate serum from cells ASAP.

Unacceptable Conditions:  Plasma, heat-inactivated, grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens.  Specimens containing particulate material.

Stability:  Ambient: Up to 24 hours is acceptable, but not preferred; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Indefinitely (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Reference Interval:
 
Test Number Components Reference Interval
0020090Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antibody 4 IU/L or less = Negative
5-11 IU/L = Indeterminate
12-1,000 IU/L = Positive
0020089Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antigen with Reflex to Confirmation  
 
Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antigen Negative
Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antigen, Confirmation Negative
0020095Hepatitis Be Virus Antibody Negative
0020094Hepatitis Be Virus Antigen Negative
 
Note: Order this panel when the patient is known to have chronic hepatitis B infection. This panel determines the degree of infection and monitors the development of immunity. If results for HBsAg are repeatedly reactive and between 1.00 and 5.00 AU, then HBsAg Confirmation will be added.
CPT Code(s): 86706 HBsAb; 86707 HBeAb; 87350 HBeAg; 87340 HBsAg; if reflexed, add 87341 HBsAg confirmation
 
 

 

 

 
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