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 |
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Minimum Volume | 1.0 mL |
Stability/Transport
Room Temperature | 24 hours | |
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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