Test Code HBABY Hepatitis B Virus Perinatal Exposure Follow-up Panel, Serum
Reporting Name
Hepatitis B Perinatal Exposure, SUseful For
Determining hepatitis B virus infection and immunity status (with or without perinatal prophylaxis) in infants born to mothers with chronic hepatitis B
Method Name
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Performing Laboratory

Specimen Type
Serum SSTNecessary Information
Date of collection is required.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation: For 24 hours before specimen collection, patient should not take multivitamins or dietary supplements containing biotin (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 collection tube manufacturer's instructions (eg, centrifuge and aliquot within 2 hours of collection for BD Vacutainer tubes).
2. Aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Gross icterus | Reject |
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.9 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Serum SST | Frozen (preferred) | 90 days |
Refrigerated | 6 days | |
Ambient | 7 hours |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
86706
86704
87340
87341 (if appropriate)
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
HBABY | Hepatitis B Perinatal Exposure, S | 77190-7 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
HBC | HBc Total Ab, S | 13952-7 |
HB_AB | HBs Antibody, S | 10900-9 |
H_BAG | HBs Antigen, S | 5196-1 |
HBSQN | HBs Antibody, Quantitative, S | 5193-8 |
Profile Information
Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
---|---|---|---|
HBAG | HBs Antigen, S | Yes | Yes |
HBC | HBc Total Ab, S | Yes | Yes |
HBAB | HBs Antibody, S | Yes | Yes |
Reflex Tests
Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
---|---|---|---|
HBGNT | HBs Antigen Confirmation, S | No | No |
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
Report Available
Same day/1 to 3 daysForms
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