Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
| Test Name: | Genetic Systems™ HBsAg EIA 3.0 |
| Test Methodology: | Qualitative enzyme immunoassay for detection of Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) |
| Test to be Performed: | Hepatitis B Surface Antigen |
| CPT: | 87340 |
| Reflex Testing Criteria: | Repeatedly reactive specimen will be confirmed by a licensed neutralization procedure utilizing human anti-HBs (HBsAg Confirmatory Assay 3.0) |
| Pre-Approval Required: | N/A |
| Accepted Specimens: | Serum |
| Specimen Stability: | Store at 2-8°C for up to 7 days, or up to 4 weeks at -20°C. Samples should not be used if they have more than 5 freeze-thaw cycles. |
| Storage/Transport Conditions: | Specimens should be stored and transported at 2-8°C. Sufficient frozen cold packs in an insulated cooler can be used to maintain this temperature. Specimens may be shipped at 2-25°C for up to 7 days. For shipments that are in transit for more than 7 days, specimens should be kept frozen (-20°C or lower). |
| Turnaround Time: | 10 business days |
| Reference Range: | Non-reactive |
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150 East Holt Boulevard
Ontario, CA 91761
Phone: (909) 458-9430
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