Hepatitis B – Serology Test Ordering Instructions

To order "Chronic"

Tests that will be performed:

• HBsAg
  
• HBcAb Total (IgG+IgM)

To order "Acute"

Tests that will be performed:

• HBsAg
  
• HBcAb Total (IgG+IgM)
  
• HBcIgM
  • Note: HBcIgM will be performed only if HBcAb (IgG + IgM) Total is reactive

To order "Immunity"

Tests that will be performed: Anti-HBs

Combination of tests

Tests that will be performed:

• HbsAg
  
• HbcAb Total (IgG+IgM)
  
• Anti-HBs
  • Note: A reason for testing must be indicated in section 5 – “Reason for Test”of the General Test Requisition, in addition to completion of the “Hepatitis Serology” Box. e.g. Dialysis, Fertility, etc.

To order the following combination of tests

Tests that will be performed:

• HbsAg
  HbcAb Total
• (IgG+IgM)*HBeAg and/or HBeAb

Note: Indicate HBeAg and/or HBeAb in Section 3 – “Test(s) Requested”of the General Test Requisition, in addition to completion of the “Hepatitis Serology” Box.

*Testing for HBeAg and/or HBeAb will only be performed if HBsAg is reactive.

To order the following combination of tests

Tests that will be performed:

• HBsAg
  
• Anti-HBs

Note: Do NOT use the Checkboxes in the Hepatitis Serology Box. Leave it blank. Indicate “Hepatitis B exposure” in section 5 – “Reason for Test”of the General Test Requisition.

To order the following individual tests

• HBeAg or
  
• HBeAb or
  
• HBcIgM

Note: Do NOT use the Checkboxes in the Hepatitis Serology Box. Leave it blank. Enter the specific Test(s) in section 3 – “Test(s) Requested”of the General Test Requisition.