HEPATITIS B SURFACE AG with Confirmation

Message
SENDOUT/WEST HAVEN CT


Test Code
HBSAG w/Confirm


Alias/See Also
HBSAG, HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIGEN, HEP B SURF ANTIGEN, HBSAG(W)


Preferred Specimen
SERUM


Minimum Volume
2mLs


Instructions
DRAW 1 GOLD TOP SST TUBE, LET CLOT FOR 30 MINUTES, SPIN DOWN AND SEND TO LAB.


Transport Container
ORIGINAL TUBE


Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED


Methodology
ARCHITECT QUALITATIVE 2 STEP IMMUNOASSAY

Setup Schedule
M-F


Report Available
1-2 WORKING DAYS


Reference Range
NON REACTIVE
if results are Reported as Equivocal or Reactive on screen than Confirmatory testing is processed prior to resulting.


Clinical Significance
HBsAg assays are routinely used to aid in the diagnosis of suspected HBV infection or to
monitor the status of infected individuals, ie., whether the patient’s infection has resolved
or the patient has become a chronic carrier for the virus.


Performing Laboratory
SECTION: Virology Reference Laboratory PERFORMING LAB: West Haven PHONE #: (203) 932-5711 EXT: 3380 FAX: (203) 937-3893



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