Hepatitis B Surface Antigen

Test Includes

HBsAg screen and Confirmation by second test if screen is positive.

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Preferred sample is one 7mL Red Top tube

Container Whole Blood Required

7 ml whole blood in a Red Top tube

Summary Test Name

Hepatitis B Surface Antigen

Specimen Preparation Outreach

Spin within 4 hours of collection, separate serum into plastic 12 X 75 pour-off tube. Cap with red plastic stopper. Refrigerate until courier pickup.

Specimen Stability

5 days refrigerated 2-8°C

Minimum Volume

1.5 ml whole blood

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate within 8 hours of collection.

Specimen Preparation In House

Spin/separate and refrigerate until analysis

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

6 hours

Reference Value

Non Reactive