Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) Screen

HBsAg Screen
TEST CODE
3001220
CPT
87340
Expected
Turnaround Time
1 - 4 Days
Patient Preparation
-
Lab Charge
$25.83

Specimen Requirements

Specimen
Serum
Volume
1.0 mL / 0.5 mL minimum
Container
SST (preferred) or Red Top Tube
Preparation
Draw blood in gel-barrier tube and centrifuge. If red top is used, remove the serum and place in a transport tube. Label the transport tube with patient identifiers and specimen type.
Stability
Room Temperature, 3 Days Refrigerated, 7 Days
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated

Test Details

Methodology
Rejection Criteria
Received after 3 days room temp or 7 days refrigerated. Serum not separated from cells. Hemolyzed sample. Improper labeling. Incorrect collection container.

Test Components

Test Code
Test Name
LOINC
3001220
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Screen
5196-1

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