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Test Code HBSAG HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIGEN, SERUM

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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

Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA) - sandwich principle

Reference Values

Reported as Non-Reactive and Reactive

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: 6 Months

Refrigerated: 14 Days

Ambient: 6 Days

 

Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours

Acceptable Alternative Container(s)

Red Top Tube

Add On Capable

Yes

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

Performing Laboratory Location

NorDx Laboratories

LOINC Code Information

5195-3

Keywords

AUSTRALIA ANTIGEN

HBSAG (HEPATITIS BS ANTIGEN)

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required