ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antigen with Reflex to Confirmation : 0020089

Mnemonic: HBSAG

Methodology: Chemiluminescent Immunoassay 
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Collect:  One 4 mL serum separator tube.

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.

Pediatric Collection/Transport:  1 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C.

Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.

Remarks:  EDTA plasma is also acceptable. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP.

Unacceptable Conditions:  Specimens containing particulate material.

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)
Reference Interval:
 
Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antigen Negative
Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antigen, Confirmation Negative

Interpretive Data: 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).
Note: *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
 
 

 

 

 
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