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HelpTest Code HBSAG Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg), Serum
Performing Laboratory
Lima Memorial Health System Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Preferred:
Container/Tube: Serum gel (SST-Gel) tube
Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge within 2 hours.
Also Acceptable:
Container/Tube: Plain, Red Top tube
Special Instructions
Reference Values
Negative
Interpretation depends on clinical setting. See “Hepatitis Serological Profile Interpretation Guide—Lima Memorial Health System Laboratory” in “Special Instructions.”
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerate: 7 days
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday
Methodology
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87340