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HelpTest Code 413 Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg)
Additional Codes
ALAB: HEPBAG
PowerChart: Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
MA Cerner: Hep B Surface Antigen
Test Method
MercyOne: One-Step Immunoassay; Abbott Architect
MA: Immunoenzymatic ("Sandwich") Chemiluminescent Method; Roche Cobas 6000
Specimen Requirement
2 mL SST serum
Additional Specimen Collection Information
Collect blood in a serum gel tube. Serum should be separated from contact with the cells within 2 hours of collection. Specimens not centrifuged within 4 hours of collection may be rejected. Refrigerate the specimen if unable to assay within 8 hours of collection. Samples with >1+ lipemia must be cleared prior to analysis.
Performance
Testing is performed Monday through Sunday.
Routine: Typically completed within 4 hours after the specimen arrives at the testing site.
STAT: Typically completed within 2 hours after the specimen arrives at the testing site.
Reference Values
Nonreactive
CPT Code Information
87340 Enzyme Immunoassay Technique by Organism, Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg)
United Healthcare requires a signed ABN.
Useful For
Diagnosis of acute, recent, or chronic Hepatitis B infection
Determination of chronic Hepatitis B infection status
LOINC Code Information
5195-3 Hepatitis B Virus Surface Ag [Presence] In Serum