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HelpTest Code HPCBM Chronic Hepatitis B Monitoring Profile, Serum
Additional Codes
| Mayo | CHSBP |
| Epic ID | LAB2504 |
Special Instructions
Specimen Type
Serum SSTNecessary Information
1. Date of collection is required.
2. Indicate "Type B"
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation: For 24 hours before specimen collection, patient should not take multivitamins or dietary supplements (eg, hair, skin, and nail supplements) containing biotin (vitamin B7).
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Serum gel (red-top tubes are not acceptable)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1.2 mL Serum
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge blood collection tube per manufacturer's instructions (eg, centrifuge and aliquot within 2 hours of collection for BD Vacutainer tubes).
2. Transfer serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.9 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum SST | Frozen (preferred) | 90 days |
| Refrigerated | 6 days | |
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Transport frozen.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Method Name
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Profile Information
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| HBAG | HBs Antigen, S | Yes | Yes |
| EAG | Hepatitis Be Ag, S | Yes | Yes |
| HEAB | HBe Antibody, S | Yes | Yes |
Testing Algorithm
If the hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) result is reactive, then HBsAg confirmation will be performed at an additional charge.
For more information see Hepatitis B: Testing Algorithm for Screening, Diagnosis, and Management
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| HBGNT | HBs Antigen Confirmation, S | No | No |
Useful For
Evaluating and monitoring individuals with known chronic hepatitis B
Monitoring hepatitis B viral infectivity after resolution of acute hepatitis B
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
1 to 4 daysReference Values
HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIGEN:
Negative
HEPATITIS Be ANTIGEN:
Negative
HEPATITIS Be ANTIBODY:
Negative
Interpretation depends on clinical setting. See Viral Hepatitis Serologic Profiles.
CPT Code Information
86707
87340
87350
87341 (if appropriate)