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HelpTest Code AHBE Anti-Hepatitis B e Antibody (Anti-HBe)
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold Top (SSTII) / Red Top
Volume: 5.0 mL / 6.0 mL blood
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL serum
Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot for 30 mins and centrifuge within 2 hrs
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Serum |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 3 days |
| Refrigerate | 7 days (preferred) |
| Frozen | 28 days |
Specimen Condition
| Gross Haemolysis | Reject |
|---|---|
| Icterus | OK |
| Lipaemia | OK |
| Others | Not applicable |
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Friday, TAT 1 - 3 days
Reference Interval
Non-reactive
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
Indicates seroconversion from infective stage, suggesting good prognosis for resolution of acute infection.
Service Code
32135
Update
Last updated 21/02/2025
Alias
AHBe
HBEAB
Hepatitis Be Antibody
LOINC Code Information
13953-5
Laboratory Code
LAB796