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Hepatitis Bs Antigen (HBsAg), Serum

Message
Confirmation of positives by neutralization at an additional charge.  


Test Code
610


CPT Codes
87340-HBsAg; 87341-HBsAg confirmation (if appropriate)

Preferred Specimen


Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum
 
 




Transport Temperature
Ambient


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
The following specimens will not be tested:
    A. Heat-treated specimen
    B. Hemolyzed specimen
    C. Heparinized specimen
    D. Lipemic specimen
    E. Obvious microbial contamination
    F. Specimen containing particulate matter, precipitate, red blood cells, or sodium azide

 


Methodology
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay

Setup Schedule
Monday through Friday


Reference Range
Negative (reported as positive or negative)
Interpretation depends on clinical setting.


Clinical Significance
Useful for diagnosis of recent acute or chronic HBsAg infection 


Performed By
CoxHealth



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.