Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
Tests:Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
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Synonym(s) | HBsAg, HBs |
Specimen | 10 mL plain (RED - NO GEL) or SST (Gold top). Lithium heparin is acceptable but a recollect will be required for confirmation testing. |
Paediatric Specimen | 0.5 mL Plain SEPARATE TUBE |
Add-on conditions | 6 days @ 4°C, specimen kept for three months |
Test Availability | Mon - Fri 0800 - 1600 |
Turnaround Time | Hastings 2 - 4 hours / Central HB & Wairoa 24 hours |
Where analysed | Hastings |
Department | Microbiology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637 |
Registration Code | HBS |
Deletion Code | 2422 |
Useful Information | Click Here |
Measurement Uncertainty | Available upon request |