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Test Code LAB471 Hepatitis B Surface Antigen

Important Note

For STAT Maternal/Neonatal testing, contact the lab.

STAT Maternal/Neonatal testing performed within 24 hours of draw/lab notification.

Performing Lab

Arnot Ogden Medical Center

Ordering Recommendations

Diagnosis of acute, recent, or chronic hepatitis B infection.

Determination of chronic hepatitis B infection status.  

 

Collect

Serum

Collection Device

Gold Top Tube

Specimen Volume

5 mL

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Ambient 3 Days
Refrigerated 7 Days
Frozen Indeterminate

 

Storage/Transport Temperature

Ambient, Refrigerated, Frozen

Minimum Requirements

1 mL

Methodology

Chemiluminescence Immunoassay (CLIA)

Performed

Routine testing performed Monday through Friday.

STAT Maternal/Neonatal testing performed within 24 hours of draw/lab notification.

Start Date

12/30/20

Last Review Date

7/15/25 ES