Test Catalog

HBE AG

Department:

CL. CHEMISTRY

Source:

BLOOD

Specimen Volume:

(3-5 ML)

Prefered Top:

YELLOW (NO PRESERVATIVE)

Alternative Top:

GREEN (LI HEPARIN) / PURPLE (K+ EDTA)

Special Instruction For Specimen Collection & Handling:

N/A

Specimen Storage & Transportation Condition:

18-25OC FOR 8 HOURS 2-8OC AFTER 8 HOURS TO 7 DAYS - 20OC FOR LONG STORAGE

Instrument/Methdology:

ARCHITECT/CHEMILUMINENSCE

Turn Around Time (TAT):

TEST PERFORMING DAY EVERY MONDAY AND THURSDAY AND REPORTING DAY EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY EXCEPT HOLIDAY (Day/s)

Intend Use:

IT IS AN INDICATOR OF ACTIVE VIRAL REPLICATION.DETERMINING INFECTIVITY OF HEPATITIS B VIRUS (HBV) CARRIERS