HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIGEN, SERUM

Additional Codes

Software	Test Code
Label Text	HBSAG
EPIC	LAB471

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Aiding in the diagnose of acute hepatitis B viral (HBV) infection, chronic HBV infection, or an asymptomatic carrier state

Hepatitis B Surface Antigen confirmation may be performed at an additional charge on specimens testing positive.

Method Name

Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)

Reference Values

Negative or Positive

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

1 Day

Specimen Type

Serum

Preferred Container

Serum Separator Tube (SST)

Preferred Volume

Serum: 1.5 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Minimum Volume

Serum: 0.6 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Specimen Collection and Handling

Spin specimen, separate from clot and send refrigerated.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Serum

Frozen: 3 Months

Refrigerated: 7 Days

Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours

Add On Capable

Yes

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code	CPT Description	CPT Disclaimer
87340	Infectious Agent Antigen Detection by Immunoassay Technique, Qualitative or Semiquantitative, Multiple-Step Method, Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg)
87341	Infectious Agent Antigen Detection by Immunoassay Technique, Qualitative or Semiquantitative, Multiple-Step Method, Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) Neutralization	if Indicated

Keywords

AUSTRALIA ANTIGEN

HBSAG (HEPATITIS BS ANTIGEN)

Performing Laboratory Location