Test Results For:
Hepatitis B Hbe Antibodies
Test Overview
- Test Name
-
Hepatitis B Hbe Antibodies
- Test Code
- HBEAB
Short Description
HBe Ab
Test Name
Hepatitis B Hbe Antibodies
Test Code
HBEAB
Category
Immunoassay
TAT
Main Lab:
2
Day(s)
Family Site:
2 Day(s)
Specimen(s)
1 x Venous blood - 5 mL Tube - Gold - SST-Serum Separator Tube
Specimen Type
SST-Serum Separator Tube
Specimen Format
Tube
Specimen Colour
Gold
Specimen Volume
5 mL
Sampling Order
2
Origin
Venous blood
Collection Time after baseline
-
Transport Temperature
2-8°C
Accepted Other Specimens
Serum
TAT
Main Lab:
2
Day(s)
Family Site:
2 Day(s)
Test Stability
Room Temp:
3 Day(s)
2–8°C:
7 Day(s)
Clinical Interest
Hepatitis B envelop antigen (HBeAg) and its antibody (anti-HBe) are found in association with hepatitis B viral infection. Seroconversion from HBeAg to anti-HBe during acute hepatitis B infection is usually indicative of the resolution of infection and a reduced level of infectivity.
A negative HBeAg result may indicate early acute infection before the peak of viral replication or early convalescence when HBeAg has declined below detectable levels. The presence of anti-HBe serves to distinguish between these two phases. A subset of chronic hepatitis B patients have no detectable HBeAg in serum but are positive for anti-HBe
Clinical Information Required
-
Patient Collection Note
-
LOINC Code
953-5, 13953-5
Outwork
No