Test Code HBSAG Hepatitis B Surface Antigen

Important Note

Samples testing positive for the antigen will have confirmatory testing done at an additional charge.

Obtain specimen using standard phlebotomy techniques.

No special patient preparation is necessary.

Container	Specimen	Temperature	Collect Vol	Submit Vol	Minimum Vol	Stability
SST	Serum	Refrigerate	4 mL	2.0 mL	0.8 mL	7 Days

Reject Due To:

- Moderate or Marked Hemolysis

- Specimen unlabeled or mislabeled

Siemens ADVIA Centaur XPT / Chemiluminescence Immunoassay

Monday – Friday / 3 days / Not available STAT

All ages: Negative