ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antigen, Confirmation : 0020128

Mnemonic: HBSAG CONF

Methodology: Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 1-3 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Serum separator tube. Also acceptable: Lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA).

Specimen Preparation: Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 2.5 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Heparinized plasma. Specimens containing particulate material or obvious microbial contamination. Heat-inactivated, severely hemolyzed, or lipemic specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Indefinitely (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)

Reference Interval:
Non Confirmed
Interpretive Data: This assay should not be used for blood donor screening, associated re-entry protocols, or for screening Human Cell, Tissues and Cellular and Tissue-Based Products (HCT/P). 
Note: Order this assay only when a specimen is repeatedly reactive for hepatitis B surface antigen.
CPT Code(s): 87341
 
 

 

 

 
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