Test Code: HBsAg Preferred Name Hepatitis B Surface antigen
No
< 1 hour
Daily
4 hours
Medicare Item
2 weeks
Test Tubes
| Image | Specimen Type | Specimen Volume | Tube Type |
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Blood (adult) | 2 mL | SST with gel 8.5 mL (Dark Yellow Top) |
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Blood (paediatric) | 2 mL | 4x SST with gel 600 uL Paed (Red or Yellow top) |
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Blood (neonatal) | 2 mL | 4x SST with gel 600 uL Paed (Red or Yellow top) |
COLLECTION NOTES
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GENERAL NOTES
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen shows presence of Hepatitis B Virus particles and is evidence of infectivity.
