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Hepatitis B Surface Antigen

Source Blood
Mnemonic HBSAG
If test is ordered on a Provincial Lab requisition, order HEPBPROV.
Specimen Requirements

1 x 3.5 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.
Additional Information Available STAT during regular Immunochemistry hours.  
Testing Location Immunochemistry
Testing Frequency Weekdays
Alternate Name(s) HBSAG, one of Hepatitis Serological Markers
Reference Interval Negative