Test Code LAB471 HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIGEN
Additional Codes
Internal: 10656
External: HBSAG
Beaker: LAB471
PERFORMED AT
SBH LABORATORY
Specimen Requirements
Container Type: Serum Separator (Gold Top) or Plain Serum Tube (Red Top)
Specimen Type: Serum
Preferred Volume: 1 mL
Emergency Minimum Volume: 0.75 mL
Specimen Processing: Separate serum from cells and place in separate plastic tube. Store and transport refrigerated.
Limitations: Samples should not be taken from patients receiving therapy with high biotin doses (i.e. >5 mg/day) until at least 8 hours following the last biotin administration.
Stability:
Temperature | Time |
---|---|
Room Temp | 6 days |
Refrigerated | 14 days |
Frozen (-20 øC) | 3 months |
Method
ECLIA
Synonyms
HB Surface Antigen, HBsAg, Hep Bs Antigen, Hepatitis Bs Ag, HBS Ag
CPT Codes
87340
Department
Chemistry
Test Schedule
Daily
Test Includes
HBsAg Screen
Reference Lab
SCMC