Hepatitis B Surface Antigen

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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
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Measurement Uncertainty Available upon request