Hepatitis B Surface Antigen, Qualitative (HBsAg) - Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

Performing Location

Specimen	Min. Test Volume	Collection Container	Special Handling
Blood	0.5 mL	Gold top Marble Red top

Assay	Gender	Age Range	Normal Range	Critical Values	Units
HBSAG	ALL	0 Minutes – 150 Years

NonReactive: HBsAg not detected; Does not exclude the possibility of exposure to HBV
Reactive: HBsAg detected. Presumptive evidence of HBV. Repeatedly reactive samples must be confirmed using a neutralization test.

Results obtained with the Elecsys Anti-HBs assay may not be used interchangebly with different manufacturer's assay methods.

7 days at 2-8°C

Monday - Sunday

5196-1

87340