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HelpTest ID BLOD1706 Hepatitis B Screen - HBs Ag, HBs Ab, HB Core Ab Total
AKA
HBSAG, HBSAB, HBCAB, HEP B CORE
Specimen Type/Requirements
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube – Plasma
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube – Serum
Tests are affected by hemolysis and lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.5 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 24 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 6 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 1 month at - 20 C |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Additional Information
Panel includes: Hepatitis B surface antigen (if positive, confirmation testing by neutralization will be performed at an additional charge), Hepatitis B surface antibody, Hepatitis B Core Antibody, Total.
Methodology
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Bismarck
CPT
87340, Reflex 87341
86706
86704