Test Code HBAGR Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg), Serum
Additional Codes
EPIC: LAB471
Methodology
Chemiluminometric Immunoassay
Performing Laboratory
St. Joseph Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube or a serum gel tube. (Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.) Centrifuge and separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated.
See “Hepatitis Testing Order Flow Sheet” in “Special Instructions” for additional ordering information.
Reference Values
Nonreactive
Day(s) Test Set Up
Wednesday, Saturday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87340