Test Code LAB471 Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
Intended Use
Used to aid in the diagnosis of hepatitis B.
Methodology
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay
Performing Laboratory
RCH
Specimen Requirements
Preferred: Serum
Container/Tube: Plain, red-top or gold serum gel tube
Acceptable: Plamsma (heparinized)
Container/Tube: Lt Green/Mint top (lithium heparin) tube
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL (minimum volume 0.1 mL)
Collection Instructions: Forward promptly.
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 3 days for serum, 12 hours for plasma
Frozen: -20C > 3 days for serum, -20C > 12 hours for plasma
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87340