Laboratory Services

Hepatitis B Surface Antigen

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Updated Test Information:

Test Description
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
Synonym(s)

Hepatitis B Surface Antigen, Hep B, HBsAg

Test ID
HBSAG
Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen Requirements

SST

Alternate Specimen Type

Red, Li-heparin, K2EDTA, K3EDT

Minimum Sample Volume

1 mL

Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable)

500 uL

Stability

Stable for 6 days at 20‑25 °C
14 days at 2‑8 °C
6 months at ‑20 °C (± 5 °C)
The samples may be frozen 6 times.

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay ECLIA

Estimated TAT

0-2 days

Testing Schedule

Monday-Saturday

CPT Code(s)

87340

Reference Range

Non reactive

Performing Lab

Incyte Diagnostics

LOINC Code(s)

5196-1