Test Code LAB1116 Hepatitis Bs Antigen (HBsAg), Serum

Important Note

Plain red top serum specimens are unacceptable for confirmatory testing and will be rejected by the reference laboratory.

Test Name in EPIC	EPIC Test Code	Mnemonic
HEPATITIS B SURFACE AG	LAB1116	HBAGG

Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)

Note: Serum from a plain red top is unacceptable for confirmatory testing if required.

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Serum gel

Specimen Volume: 2 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of draw.

Additional Information: Grossly hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.

Refrigerate 5 days/Frozen OK/Ambient 8 hours OK

Monday through Sunday

Chemistry-

Fargo Hospital Lab

SMDC Clinical Lab (Duluth)

87340

Non-reactive

Reactive results will be forwarded to Mayo for confirmation. (Mayo test code HBAG-Hepatitis B Surface Antigen, Serum)