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Hepatitis Be Antigen

Tube Type = Gold Top

Tube Type

Test ID   LAB908
EPIC ORDER
   HEPATITIS B e ANTIGEN
CPT Code(s)   87350
Group/Individual Test   Individual
Laboratory   Core Referral Testing
Tube Station   30
Specimen Routine: 3 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