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Test Code LAB471 Hepatitis B Surface Antigen

Synonym

  • HBSAG

Specimen Required

Preferred Container/Tube: Gold SST Top
Acceptable Container/Tube: Gold SST Top
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 2 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days

Rejected Due To

  • Gross hemolysis

Testing Algorithm

If HBSAG is positive and patient has no history of confirmation, Hep B Surface Antigen Neutralization (INPT238) will be performed at an additional charge.

Reflex Test

Reporting Name Available Separately Always Reported
Hep B Surface Ag Neutralization No No

Interpretation

Negative

Method Description

Sandwich direct chemiluminescent immunoassay

Performing Lab

Clinical Lab UH

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday (excludes OSU holidays)

Report Available

3 to 5 days

Reporting Name

Hepatitis B Surface Antigen

CPT Code Information

87340
87341 (if appropriate)

LOINC Code Information

5195-3
7905-3 (if appropriate)