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HelpTest Code HBSAG Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
Alias
Hep B surface Ag
Collection Method
Venous Collection
Container
Gold Serum Tube
Instructions/Special Handling
None
Preferred Specimen
Gold Serum Tube
Acceptable Specimes
- Serum
- Gold SST tube
- Red tube
- Plasma
- Light green lithium heparin
- Lavender EDTA
Units
N/A
Reference Ranges
Non-Reactive
Critical Values
N/A
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis | N/A |
| Icterus | N/A |
| Lipemia | N/A |
| Other | QNS, Contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
| Ambient (15-25°C) | 1 day |
| Refrigerated (2-8°C) | 7 days |
| Frozen (-20°C) | 6 months |
Performing Site
Boone Health Laboratory
Performance Information
| Days/Times Performed | Daily 24/7 |
| Expected Turn around Time | Same day |
| Methodology/Method Description | Roche Cobas - Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay |
CPT Code(s)
87340
Panel Components
N/A