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|Hastings 2 - 4 hours / Central HB & Wairoa 24 hours | |Urgent: Hastings 2 - 4 hours / Central HB & Wairoa 24 hours (verbal report). Routine: 24 - 36 hours. | ||
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Revision as of 23:41, 21 January 2026
| Synonym(s) | HBs Abs, Anti-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 | 7 days @ 4°C, specimen kept for three months |
| Test Availability | Mon - Fri 0800 - 1600 |
| Turnaround Time | Urgent: Hastings 2 - 4 hours / Central HB & Wairoa 24 hours (verbal report). Routine: 24 - 36 hours. |
| Where analysed | Hastings |
| Department | Microbiology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637 |
| Registration Code | AHBS |
| Deletion Code | 2425 |
| Useful Information | Click Here |
| Measurement Uncertainty | Available upon request |