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Hepatitis B Surface Ag

Test Code
LAB471


Alias/See Also
HBSAG; Hepatitis B Surface Antigen with Reflex to Confirmation (if reactive)


CPT Codes
87340

Instructions
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Routine venipuncture
Collect one 5ml Red/gold top serum separator tube
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Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Failure to follow proper collection and storage procedures


Methodology
EIA

Setup Schedule
Day shift: Mon-Fri


Report Available
within 72hrs of collection


Reference Range
Non-Reactive


Clinical Significance
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Hepatitis B Surface Antigen testing is useful in the detection of past or present Hepatitis B.
Repeatedly reactive Hepatitis B Surface Antigen tests will be reported to the County Health Department as per reportable disease guidelines.
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Additional Information
NCD-ABN_Preventative_Screening_Services


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.