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HEPATITIS B SUR AG
MessageTUBE MUST BE FULL!
Test Code
HEPBSAG
CPT Codes
87340
Preferred Specimen
SERUM - LG RED
Other Acceptable Specimens
GOLD SST (FULL)
Instructions
Patients less than 18 months old, send testing to Children's.
Transport Container
LG RED
Specimen Stability
REF: 14 Days
ROOM TEMP: 24 HRS
ROOM TEMP: 24 HRS
Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday
Reference Range
HEP B SURFACE ANTIGEN | NON REACTIVE |
Clinical Significance
Hepatitis B surface antigen is the earliest indicator of the presence of acute infection. Also indicative of chronic infection.
Performing Laboratory
LMH - Chemistry x3739 or 3764