Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Confirmation

Test Code
4227CS


CPT Codes
87341<br /> *** RESTRICTED USE *** This code is available to Client # 1405, 57227,53702 and 58601,57226 ONLY

Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube


Instructions
Indicate on test request form that specimen has been found positive and that a confirmation procedure is needed


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30d ays


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis • Lipemia


Methodology
Immunoassay

Setup Schedule
A.M. Sets up 5 days a week.




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.