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Hepatitis B Surface Antigen

Source Blood
Mnemonic HBSAG
Specimen Requirements

1 x 5 mL gold top SST tube

0.5 mL serum

Collection can be combined in one 5 mL SST tube with other Hepatitis Serological Markers.

Specimen Handling

If patient is known to be HBsAg positive all specimens collected on the patient MUST be transported under TDG regulations.

Available STAT during regular Immunochemistry hours.  

Additional Information
Testing Location Immunochemistry
Testing Frequency Weekdays
Alternate Name(s) HBSAG, one of Hepatitis Serological Markers
Reference Interval Negative


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