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HBs AG

Message
WALTER REED


Test Code
WR2


Alias/See Also
"HBSAg
HSAg
SURFACE ANTIGEN
HBSAG
HSAG
HEP BSAG LAN
HEP BAG
HEPBSAG
8236
HEP B SURFACE Ag
HHBVAG
HEPATITIS B VIRUS SURFACE AG
HBV SURFA


Preferred Specimen
Serum 7 mL


Instructions
"COLLECT 1 RED-TOP OR SST (GEL BARRIER) TOP TUBE; FOR RED-TOP TUBE,
SEPARATE SERUM AND COLLECT IN PLASTIC TRANSFER TUBE"


Transport Container
RED SST/GEL


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
Frozen


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
HEMOLYZED SPECIMENS


Methodology
IMMUNOCHEMILUMINOMETRIC (ICMA) ASSAY

Limitations
Inconsistent with Immunity 0.00 - 0.99. Consistent with Immunity >0.99


Reference Range
"NEGATIVE
POSITIVE - A Positive result along with a Positive HB cAb is
indicative of current infection
If positive HBsAg with Negative HBcAbTotal, repeat testing is recommended."




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.