Hepatitis Be Antigen, Antibody (Anti-HBe)

Source	Blood
Mnemonic	AHBE
Specimen Requirements	1 x 5 mL gold top SST tube 0.5 mL serum Collection can be combined in one 5 mL SST tube with other Hepatitis Serological Markers.
Specimen Handling	If patient is known to be HbsAg positive all specimens collected on the patient MUST be transported under TDG regulations.
Additional Information
Testing Location	RIA
Testing Frequency	Weekdays
Alternate Name(s)	One of Hepatitis Serological Markers Anti-Hbe (Antibody to Hepatitis Be Antigen)
Reference Interval	negative

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