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HelpTest Code HBSAG HEPATITIS B SURFACE AG
Performing Location
Collection Container
Gold top or Marble Red top vacutainer
Specimen Required/Volume
1.0 mL
Specimen Type
serum
Turn-Around Guidelines
Monday - Thursday
Day shift only
Reference Values
NEGATIVE – NO EVIDENCE OF INFECTION
POSITIVE – EVIDENCE OF CURRENT
INFECTION OR CARRIER STATE.
As defined by persistent antigenemia of six months or
more.
Method
VITROS5600-Immunometric Immunoassay
CPT
87340
LOINC
5196-1