What is HBeAg ?
The HBeAg (Hepatitis B e-antigen) test is a blood test used to detect the presence of the e-antigen, a protein produced by the hepatitis B virus (HBV) during active viral replication. The presence of HBeAg in the blood indicates that the virus is replicating and the individual is highly infectious, making it an important marker for assessing disease activity and transmissibility. The HBeAg test is commonly ordered to assess the infectiousness of individuals with chronic hepatitis B and to monitor the effectiveness of antiviral therapy. It is particularly useful in evaluating the risk of liver damage and disease progression, such as cirrhosis or liver cancer. For pregnant women with hepatitis B, the test helps guide measures to prevent mother-to-child transmission of the virus. By providing insights into the viral replication status, the HBeAg test plays a crucial role in managing hepatitis B and reducing its impact on public health.
HBeAg Report Format: Breakdown
Here’s what an ideal HBeAg report format should include:
Header Information:
- Patient Details: Full name, Age, Gender, and ID.
- TAT information: Timestamp for both sample collection and report generation.
- Doctor's Information: Name of the referral doctor, if applicable.
Test Results Section:
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Patient's results
As obvious as it is, a test report should definitely have the patient's test result.
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Result's Unit
The unit of the test result must be mentioned correctly in the report. HBeAg test is generally reported in “index/mL”
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HBeAg Normal Value / Reference Range
The report must have the normal HBeAg range. It can differ slightly based on the reagents used by the lab and other internal factors, but common HBeAg ranges are:
< 15 index/mL
Interpretations
Nowadays, most labs prefer to add interpretations to the reports, making the report more patient-friendly. Labsmart software has interpretations of all routine test pre-filled in the software.
Footer Section:
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Certifications:
Display any relevant accreditations (e.g., NABL, ISO), adding to your lab's credibility.
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Pathologist and technician signature:
It's mandatory to add a Pathologist and technician signature to the report.
HBeAg Interpretation
In Labsmart software, this is the inbuilt interpretation for HBeAg
Importance of adding interpretation to reports:
It's very helpful to add interpretation in reports as it makes the reports more patient friendly and also helpful to doctors in some cases. Moreover, presently most labs prefer providing reports with interpretation. Thus, adding interpretation to report will help your lab stay at par with other competitor labs.
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