Test ID: ZG343
Component(s): Z1713 Hep Be Ag LOINC: 13954-3, Z1714 Hep Be Ab LOINC: 13953-5
CPT code: 86707, 87350
LOINC:
Specimen Type: SST
Frequency: 1 – 3 days
Instructions: 2.5 mL Serum from SST, Ambient. Min 0.7 mL.
Text: The HBe antigen assay, along with serological & clinical information, can be used for the management of chronic hepatitis B infection. The HBe antigen becomes detectable shortly after HBsAg is detectable & indicates active infection. The disappearance of HBeAg & the appearance of anti-HBe together allow the clinician to follow the progression of the disease
Methodology: Immunochemiluminometric assay (ICMA), Competitive chemiluminescence immunoassay (CLIA)