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LOINC Code 32178-6: HBV e Ag (S) [Titer]

32178-6 is a LOINC code used to identify HBV e Ag (S) [Titer] in laboratory and clinical observation data. You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges. LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Hepatitis B virus little e Ag. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 25 May 2026

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Hepatitis B virus little e Ag. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser.

When is it used?

  • Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
  • May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
  • Status: ACTIVE
  • Order vs observation: Both

What it does not mean

  • The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

  • Hepatitis B virus e Ag [Titer] in Serum
  • Hepatitis B virus little e Ag
  • Antigen; Antigens; Dilution factor; Dilution Factor (Titer); e; HB envelope; Hbe; HBEAG; HBV; HBV e; HBV e Ag; Hep; Hep B; Hep Be; Hepatis; Hepatit; Hepatology; HepB; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Liver; Microbiology; Point in time; Random; Rh Blood Group System; Serum; SmQn; SR; Titer; Titered; Titre; Ttr

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

Common synonyms

HBV e Ag (S) [Titer]Hepatitis B virus e Ag [Titer] in SerumHBV e Ag Titr SerHepatitis B virus little e AgMICROHepatitis B virus (HBV) e antigen, BloodTitr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code32178-6
SystemLOINC
Display nameHBV e Ag (S) [Titer]
DescriptionHepatitis B virus little e Ag
Short nameHBV e Ag Titr Ser
ComponentHepatitis B virus little e Ag
PropertyTitr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ser
ScaleSemiQn
ClassMICRO
Example unitstiter
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.07
Last changed2.75

Consumer names

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) e antigen, Blood

Part names

Hepatitis B virus little e AgTitrPtSerSemiQnHepatitis B virus e AgTiterPoint in time (spot)Serum

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