Hepatitis B – Serology Test Ordering Instructions
Consistent with O. Reg. 671/92 of the French Language Services Act, test ordering and instructions on this page is only available in English because it is scientific or technical in nature and is for use only by qualified health care providers and not by members of the public.
All sections of the General Test Requisition must be completed by authorized health care providers for each specimen submitted. Testing may be delayed or cancelled if clinical information is not provided.
Refer to Hepatitis B Virus Serology Test Information Sheet for detailed testing indications, specimens, methods and reports information.
| Requisition selection(s) | Tests Performed | Notes | Requisition Demonstration |
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Chronic Infection |
HBsAg, HBcAb Total (IgG+IgM) |
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Acute Infection |
HBsAg, HBcAb Total (IgG+IgM)
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HBcIgM will be performed only if HBcAb Total (IgG+IgM) is reactive |
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Immune Status |
Anti-HBs |
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Pre-chemotherapy screening
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HBsAg, HBcAb Total (IgG+IgM), Anti-HBs |
For cancer patients prior to commencing systemic therapy (chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy) |
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Chronic and Immunity |
HBsAg, HBcAb Total (IgG+IgM), Anti-HBs |
A reason for testing must be indicated under Testing Indication(s) / Criteria (e.g. Dialysis) |
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Acute and Immunity |
HBsAg, HBcAb Total (IgG+IgM), Anti-HBs |
A reason for testing must be indicated under Testing Indications(s) / Criteria (e.g. Dialysis)
HBcIgM will be performed only if HBcAb Total (IgG+IgM) is reactive |
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Chronic Infection
and
Test(s) Requested: HBeAg, HBeAb |
HBsAg HBcAb Total (IgG+IgM)
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Testing for HBeAg and HBeAb will only be performed if HBsAg is reactive |
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Acute Infection and Test(s) Requested: HBeAg, HBeAb
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HBsAg HBcAb Total (IgG+IgM)
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Testing for HBeAg and HBeAb will only be performed if HBsAg is reactive |
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Test(s) Requested: HBsAg, Anti-HBS |
HBsAg Anti-HBS |
Do not complete the Hepatitis Serology section. Enter the specific test(s) under Test(s) Requested. Under Testing Indication(s) / Criteria, specify “Hepatitis B Exposure” under Other |
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Test(s) Requested: HBeAg and HBeAb or HBcIgM |
HBeAg/HBeAb or HBcIgM |
Do not complete the Hepatitis Serology section. Enter the specific test(s) under Test(s) Requested |
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