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Test ID CHSBP Chronic Hepatitis B Monitoring Profile, Serum

Useful For

Evaluating and monitoring individuals with known chronic hepatitis B

 

Monitoring hepatitis B viral infectivity after resolution of acute hepatitis B

Reflex Tests

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
HBGNT HBs Antigen Confirmation, S No No

Testing Algorithm

If the hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) result is reactive, then HBsAg confirmation will be performed at an additional charge.

 

For more information see Hepatitis B: Testing Algorithm for Screening, Diagnosis, and Management

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Serum SST


Necessary 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 Serum

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 Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
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 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Gross icterus Reject

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following:

-Gastroenterology and Hepatology Test Request (T728)

-Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916)

Secondary ID

9023