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 samples, body fluids, grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens
Stability
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 14 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 14 days
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