Test Detail

Hepatitis Be Antigen

Test Code:

006619

Performing Lab: LABCORP BURLINGTON

CPT Code:

87350

Order Information
Results

Specimen Container	Gel-barrier tube OR lavender-top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Type	Serum OR plasma
Volume	1.5 mL
Minimum Volume	0.6 mL (NOTE: This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing.)
Temperature	Room Temperature
Specimen Handling	If tube other than a gel-barrier tube is used, transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
Methodology	Immunochemiluminometric assay (ICMA)
Stability	Room Temperature: 7 days, Refrigerated: 7 days, Frozen: 14 days
Unacceptable Conditions	Non-EDTA plasma specimen; heat-inactivated specimens; cord blood; cadaver specimens; or body fluids other than serum or EDTA plasma
Days Set-Up	M-F
Shift Performed	1
TAT From Set-Up	1 - 3 Days

Result Code	Result Name	LOINC
006619	Hep Be Ag	13954-3