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HelpTest Code HBPES Hepatitis B Virus Past Exposure Panel, Serum
Necessary Information
Date of collection is required.
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. Aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Useful For
Screening for past exposure to hepatitis B virus (HBV)
Determining HBV infection and immunity status prior to initiating chemotherapy or other immunosuppressive agents
Profile Information
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| HBGSN | HBs Antigen Scrn, S | Yes | Yes |
| HBCSN | HBc Total Ab Scrn, S | Yes | Yes |
| HBBSN | HBs Antibody Scrn, S | Yes | Yes |
Testing Algorithm
If hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) 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
Special Instructions
Reporting Name
Hepatitis B Past Exposure, SSpecimen Type
Serum SSTSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.9 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum SST | Frozen (preferred) | 90 days | |
| Refrigerated | 6 days | ||
| Ambient | 7 hours |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 3 daysSpecimen Retention Time
14 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86706
86704
87340
87341 (if appropriate)
G0499 (if appropriate)
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| HBPES | Hepatitis B Past Exposure, S | 77190-7 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| HBCSN | HBc Total Ab Scrn, S | 13952-7 |
| HBAGS | HBs Antigen Scrn, S | 5196-1 |
| HBASN | HBs Antibody Scrn, S | 10900-9 |
| HBSQN | HBs Antibody, Quantitative, S | 5193-8 |
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| HBGSC | HBs Antigen Screen Confirmation, S | No | No |