ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0020089: Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antigen with Reflex to Confirmation |
| Test Mnemonic: HBSAG | |
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Methodology: Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
*ExistMethodology> #ExistPerformed> Performed: Sun-Sat *ExistPerformed> #ExistReported> Reported: Within 24 hours *ExistReported> |
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Collect: One 4 mL SST.
*ExistCollect> #ExistTransport> Transport: 2 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C. Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. *ExistTransport> #ExistPedCollectTransport> Pediatric Collection/Transport: 1 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C. Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. *ExistPedCollectTransport> #ExistRemarks> Remarks: EDTA plasma is also acceptable. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP. *ExistRemarks> #ExistConditions> Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens containing particulate material. *ExistConditions> #ExistStability> Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: Up to 7 days is acceptable, but not preferred; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Indefinitely (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles) *ExistStability> |
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ARUP intends use of this assay for clinical diagnosis. This assay should not be used for blood donor screening, associated re-entry protocols, or for screening Human Cell, Tissues and Cellular and Tissue-Based Products (HCT/P).
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| *Performed and Reported times indicated are for screening of the HBsAg. If results for HBsAg are repeatedly reactive and between 1.00 and 5.00 AU, then HBsAg Confirmation will be added. |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 87340 HBsAg; if reflexed, add 87341 HBsAg confirmation |