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HelpTest Code CHSBP Chronic Hepatitis B Monitoring Profile, Serum
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| HBGNT | HBs Antigen Confirmation, S | No | No |
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
Serum SSTNecessary Information
1. Date of collection is required.
2. Indicate "Type B"
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. Transfer serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.9 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum SST | Frozen (preferred) | 90 days | |
| Refrigerated | 6 days | ||
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Reference Values
HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIGEN:
Negative
HEPATITIS Be ANTIGEN:
Negative
HEPATITIS Be ANTIBODY:
Negative
Interpretation depends on clinical setting. See Viral Hepatitis Serologic Profiles.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
CPT Code Information
86707
87340
87350
87341 (if appropriate)
Report Available
1 to 4 daysSpecimen Retention Time
14 daysReject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |