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HelpEpic Test Code LAB471A Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antigen, Confirmation
Additional Codes
ARUP: 0020128
Performing Location(s)
ARUP
Ordering Recommendation
Detect acute or chronic HBV infection.
Order this assay only when a specimen is repeatedly reactive for hepatitis B surface antigen.
Specimen Type
Serum
Preferred Container
Serum separator tube.
Transportation Needs
Refrigerated.
Storage Requirements
Refrigerated.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 1 week
Frozen: Indefinitely (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Causes for Rejection
Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen.
Frozen specimens
Heparinized plasma.
Specimens containing particulate material or obvious microbial contamination.
Heat-inactivated, severely hemolyzed, or lipemic specimens.
Interpretive Data
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).
Reference Range
Non Confirmed
Days of Analysis
Sun-Sat
Available STAT
No
Turnaround Time
1-3 days once received into performing lab
Methodolgy
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
CPT Code
87341
Last Updated
13-Dec-22 MS