Test Code LAB471 Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
Specimen Requirement
1.0 ml serum. SST acceptable.
Specimen Stability
24 hours at 20-25° C
6 days at 2-8° C
If > 6 days freeze at -20°C
Testing Schedule
Daily
Reference Range
Non Reactive.
Testing Department
Chemistry
Method
2 Step Immunoassay Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)
CPT Code
87340
Outpatient Turnaround Time
24 hours after receipt
Inpatient STAT Turnaround Time
60 minutes after receipt
Inpatient Routine Turnaround Time
4 hours after receipt