
Hepatitis B – Serology Test Ordering Instructions
Type of Test
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.
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