Laboratory Medicine Program

Hepatitis B e Antibody
(HBeAb, HB9)

Clinical Decription:
Hepatitis B e antibody (anti-HBe) is used to assess infectious activity, monitor progression of hepatitis B infection and evaluate treatment response. Seroconversion from HBeAg to anti-HBe generally indicates reduced viral replication and infectivity

Method: Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay; Abbott Alinity-i

Component Tests Used: Hepatitis B e Antibody

Reference Ranges Used:
Negative

Specimen Type: Serum
Volume: 3 mL (minimum: 1 mL)

Shipping: 2–8°C (specimens<7D) ; Frozen (specimens>7D)

Special Instructions: Ship serum at 2-8°C or frozen at -20°C or colder. Specimen is stable at 2-8°C for 7 days. May be stored on or off the clot, red blood cells, or separator gel. If sample cannot be tested within the time period above, remove serum and freeze at – 20 °C or colder.

Testing Schedule(s): Monday to Friday.

Turnaround Time: 1 business day

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For more information, call 416.340.5227 or 1.866.865.5227

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