Test Code HBSAG HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIGEN
Performing Laboratory
Helen Keller Hospital
Specimen Container:
Green top lithium heparin tube
Specimen Requirements
Preferred: Lithium heparin plasma
Accepted: Serum
Minimum volume: 1mL lithium heparin plasma or serum
Specimen Stability Information
3 days refrigerated
Reference Intervals:
Nonreactive
NOTE: Reactive specimens will be referred to Huntsville Hospital Laboratory for confirmation testing
Day(s) Testing is Performed
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
CPT Coding:
87340