Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Synonyms
Hepatitis B Virus e Antigen/Antibody Evaluation
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB01234
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday
Standard TAT
2-4 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2-4 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 7 Days; Refrigerated: 14 Days; Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; Gross lipemia
Test Volume Required
2 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Serum
Included Tests
Hepatitis BE Antibody and Antigen
CPT Codes
86707, 87350
Revised
08-23-22