Test Details
Mnemonic
HBEAG
Ordering Code
3000690
CPT-4 Code(s)
87350
Specimen Information
Collect
Serum separator tube (SST)
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells and send 1.0 mL serum in a screw capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
Plasma: EDTA, heparin, Sodium Citrate
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Heat inactivated specimens, grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens.
Obvious microbial contamination.
Obvious microbial contamination.
Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 3 months
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 3 months
Methodology
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay
Reference Range
Nonreactive
See also Immunology Viral Serology Appendix
See also Immunology Viral Serology Appendix
Performing Laboratory
Warde Medical Laboratory
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes