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Hepatitis B Envelope Serology (Blood)

Alternate Names
HBeAb, HBeAg, Hepatitis B e Antigen, Hepatitis B e Antibody, Hepatitis Be Serology
Test Code
HBE
Testing Laboratory
Referred Laboratory - Serology
Specimen Type

Blood

Container Type

Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert)

Container Image
Medicare Rebate

Yes

Out of Pocket Costs
None
Ordering Information

Hepatitis B e Antibody is tested in conjunction with Hepatitis B e Antigen.

Collection Instructions

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Transport Instructions
Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions
Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency
Weekly
Min Test Volume
1mL
Add On Test Suitability

This test can be added up to 4 weeks from collection, subject to sample availability. 

Container ID
S
CSR Instructions

Centrifuge, aliquot, and refrigerate.

Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions

Laboratory Instructions
None
External Laboratory
VIDRL (Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory)
Accredited Test
Yes