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HelpOrder Code LAB1116 Hepatitis B Surface Antigen, Serum
Additional Codes
|
Test Name in EPIC |
EPIC Test Code |
Mnemonic |
|
RV HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIGEN |
LAB1116 |
HBAGG |
Useful For
Screening for Hepatitis B surface antigen
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: SST
Acceptable: Plain, red-top tube
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Minimum Volume: 1 mL (includes reflex minimum volume)
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Stability |
| Serum | Ambient | 8 hours |
| Refrigerated | 48 hours | |
| Frozen (preferred) | 7 days |
Reference Values
Nonreactive or Negative
Reflex Testing: A reactive or positive result will automatically reflex to RMC code: LAB6988 or the Mayo code: HBAG for confirmation.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Mondays and Thursdays
Performing Laboratory
Ridgeview Medical Center
Methodology
Immunometric