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Hepatitis Be Antibody

Tube Type = Gold Top

Tube Type

Test ID   LAB796
EPIC ORDER
  HEPATITIS B e ANTIBODY
CPT Code(s)   86707
Group/Individual Test   Individual
Laboratory   Core Referral Testing
Tube Station   30
Specimen Routine: 3.0 mL blood/gold SST tube; See comments
  Micro: 1.5 mL blood
Availability Routine: Reference Laboratory - Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Turnaround Time   2-3 days
Reference Range Normal: See separate report
Comment
  • This is not a screening test
  • For 24 hours prior to collection patient should not take multivitamins or dietary supplements containing biotin (vitamin B7)
  • Red top collection tube is NOT acceptable

Reviewed by J. Carr on December 04, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514