Preferred Sample Type
Suitable Specimen Types
- Serum
5ml
Turnaround Time
5 daysHepatitis B e antibody
General Information
The Abbott Alinity Anti-HBe assay is a chemiluminescent microparticle
immunoassay (CMIA) for the qualitative detection of antibody to hepatitis
B e antigen (anti-HBe) in human serum and plasma and is indicated as
an aid in the diagnosis and monitoring of hepatitis B viral infection.
This test is part of an additional marker set and is not carried out as an individual test.
Patient Preparation
For taking blood samples we recommend that users follow either their local protocols or “The Royal Marsden Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures”.
Red top blood (serum) samples
- Sufficient blood for the test should be drawn into red topped (no additive) vacuum tubes.
Specifications
- EQA Scheme?: Yes
- EQA Status: NEQAS