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Test ID BLOD0679 Hepatitis B Surface Antigen

AKA

HBsAg

Specimen Type/Requirements

Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum

Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum

Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Plasma
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma

 

Test may be affected by gross hemolysis, gross icterus and gross lipemia.  Specimen should be centrifuged and aliquoted within 2 hours of collection.

Specimen Volume

 Preferred Volume     2.0 mL   
 Minimum Volume     1.0 mL   

Stability/Transport

 Room Temperature     24 hours     
 Refrigerated     6 days     Preferred for transport   
 Frozen     Greater than 6 days     

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Sunday

Analytical Time

1 - 3 days

Additional Information

If HbsAg is positive, confirmation testing by neutralization will be performed at an additional fee.

Methodology

Chemiluminescence

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bismarck, Bemidji and Rapid City

CPT

87340
Reflex 87341