Serum separator tube. Also acceptable: Lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA).
Specimen Preparation
Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 2.5 mL serum to an ARUP standard transport tube. (Min: 1.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Heparinized plasma. Specimens containing particulate material or obvious microbial contamination. Heat-inactivated, severely hemolyzed, or lipemic specimens.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Indefinitely (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Reference Interval
Non Confirmed
Interpretive Data
This assay should not be used for blood donor screening, associated reentry protocols, or for screening human cells, tissues, and cellular- and tissue-based products (HCT/P).
Notes
Order this assay only when a specimen is repeatedly reactive for hepatitis B surface antigen.
CPT Codes
87341
Billable SIM Number(s)
3008734101
LOINC
65633-0
Overview
Ordering Recommendations
Detect acute or chronic HBV infection.
Orderable SIM Number(s)
HEPATITIS B SURFACE AG CONFIRM (LAB123252)
Synonyms
HBsAg
HBsAg confirmation
HBsAg Neutralization
HBV Surface Antigen
Hep B Surface Antigen
Hepatitis Bs Ag
Hepatitis B surface antigen
LAB123252
ARUP Test Code
0020128
Specimen
Collect
Serum separator tube. Also acceptable: Lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA).
Specimen Preparation
Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 2.5 mL serum to an ARUP standard transport tube. (Min: 1.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Heparinized plasma. Specimens containing particulate material or obvious microbial contamination. Heat-inactivated, severely hemolyzed, or lipemic specimens.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Indefinitely (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Interpretive
Reference Interval
Non Confirmed
Interpretive Data
This assay should not be used for blood donor screening, associated reentry protocols, or for screening human cells, tissues, and cellular- and tissue-based products (HCT/P).
Notes
Order this assay only when a specimen is repeatedly reactive for hepatitis B surface antigen.
