HEPATITIS Be ANTIGEN; HBeAg
ITEM ID
S059
Item Name
HEPATITIS Be ANTIGEN; HBeAg
DOCTOR SPECIALITY
Gastroenterologist
DISEASE DESCRIPTION
Disorders of Liver
Test Status
Active
HEPATITIS Be ANTIGEN; HBeAg
Specimen
2 mL (1 mL min.) Serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen.
Method:
CMIA
Report:
Sample submitted by 2nd day of the month. Report issued in 4 weeks.
Usage:
HBeAg is found in early phase of HBV infection and correlates with infectivity. This assay is useful for the diagnosis and monitoring of HBV infectivity. It also determines infection status in chronically HBV infected patients.
Doctor Specialty:
Gastroenterologist
Disease:
Disorders of Liver
Components::
Department:
ELISA
Pre Test Information:
No special preparation required