ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antigen with Reflex to Confirmation : 0020089

Mnemonic: HBSAG

Methodology: Qualitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Collect: Serum separator tube.

Specimen Preparation: Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 2 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1 mL) Also acceptable: K2EDTA plasma.

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Heparinized plasma. Specimens containing particulate material. Heat-inactivated, severely hemolyzed or lipemic specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Indefinitely (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Reference Interval:
 
Test Number Components Reference Interval
 Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antigen Negative
0020128Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antigen, Confirmation Non Confirmed

Interpretive Data: This panel of assays 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). 
Note: Performed and Reported times indicated are for screening of the HBsAg. If results for HBsAg screen are repeatedly reactive with an index value between 1.00 and 50.00, then HBsAg Confirmation will be added. Additional charges apply.
CPT Code(s): 87340; if reflexed, add 87341
Cross References: Chronic Hepatitis Profile (Type B) (Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antigen with Reflex to Confirmation), Chronic Hept Scrn B (Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antigen with Reflex to Confirmation), HBsAg (Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antigen with Reflex to Confirmation)