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HelpTest Code HBSG Hepatitis Bs Antigen (HBsAg), Serum Hep B Surface AG
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Confirmation of positives by neutralization
Performing Laboratory
St. Clair Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Perferred Specimen: Serum Seperator Tube (SST)
Alternate Specimen: Red Top Tube
Required Volume: 0.5ml
Reference Values
Negative (reported as positive or negative)
Positive during acute and chronic type B hepatitis, positive during chronic type D hepatitis
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday, Sunday