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HEPATITIS B SURFACE AG with Confirmation
MessageSENDOUT/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.
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.
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
