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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