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HelpTest Code CHBVS Chronic Hepatitis B Screen, Serum
Necessary Information
Date of collection is required.
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
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. Aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAG | Hepatitis Be Ag, S | Yes | No |
| HBGSC | HBs Antigen Screen Confirmation, S | No | No |
| HEAB | HBe Antibody, S | Yes | No |
Specimen Type
Serum SSTSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.9 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum SST | Frozen (preferred) | 90 days |
| Refrigerated | 6 days | |
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 4 daysSpecimen Retention Time
14 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
87340
G0499-(if appropriate)
87350 (if appropriate)
87341 (if appropriate)
86707 (if appropriate)