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Test Code HBSAG.1 HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIGEN

Methodology

Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

Useful for the diagnosis of recent acute or chronic hepatitis B infection.

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Preferred:

Serum Gel Tube

Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum

Collection Instructions: Spin down within 8 hours of draw.

Note: Label specimen appropriately (serum).

 

Alternate:

Plain, Red-Top Tube

Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum

Collection Instructions: Spin down within 8 hours of draw.

Note: Label specimen appropriately (serum).

 
Alternate:
Plasma
Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s)

Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of plasma

Collection Instructions: Spin down within 8 hours of draw.

Note: Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

Reference Values

Negative (reported as negative or positive)

Note: Positive results are confirmed by neutralization at Mayo Medical Laboratories.

Performing Laboratory

Logan Health Medical Center-Chemistry

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87340

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate  7 days

Frozen OK