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HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIGEN
Message- marker of replicating virus;
- present in acute infection;
- persists in chronic infection;
- presence indicates infectious state.
- present in acute infection;
- persists in chronic infection;
- presence indicates infectious state.
Test Code
HBSAG
Alias/See Also
Cerner : Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
Preferred Specimen
1 ml serum or plasma
Minimum Volume
0.5 ml serum
Instructions
SEPARATE FROM RED BLOOD CELLS AND TRANSPORT TO LAB ASAP
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated : 7 days
Methodology
IMMUNOMETRIC IMMUNOASSAY
Performing Laboratory
UMC
