Test Code HEPBP Hepatitis B Profile

Important Note

This Panel is not currently orderable in Epic. Order each test individually.

Performing Lab

Arnot Ogden Medical Center

Ordering Recommendations

Determining whether a patient has been exposed to hepatitis B virus (HBV).

Monitoring patients recovering from HBV infection.

Includes Hepatitis B Surface Antigen, Hepatitis B Core Antibody (IgM), Hepatitis B Surface Antibody.

Collect

Serum

Collection Device

Gold Top Tube

Specimen Volume

5 mL

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Refrigerated	5 Days
Frozen	3 Months

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated, Frozen

Minimum Requirements

1 mL

Methodology

Chemiluminescent

Start Date

9/13/2017

Last Review Date

TBD

Specimen Handling