Preferred Sample Type
Suitable Specimen Types
- Serum
5ml
Turnaround Time
5 daysHepatitis B e antigen
General Information
The Abbott Alinity HBeAg assay is a chemiluminescent microparticle
immunoassay (CMIA) for the qualitative detection of hepatitis B e antigen
(HBeAg) in human serum and plasma and is indicated for use as an aid
in the diagnosis and monitoring of hepatitis B viral infection.
This is carried out as 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