Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Neutralization/Confirmation
| Label Mnemonic: | HBSGN |
| Epic code: | LAB4887 |
| Downtime form: | Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery |
Commercial Mailout Laboratory
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
Specimen(s):
Serum
Collection Medium:
 |
| Red top tube 5 mL (Clot Activator) |
Alternate
Collection Media:
Lavender top tube 3 mL (EDTA)
Minimum:
Aliquot 2.5 mL serum with TWO hours of collection (Min: 1.5 mL
serum).
EDTA plasma is also acceptable.
EDTA plasma is also acceptable.
Rejection Criteria:
Heparinized plasma. Specimens containing particulate material or
obvious microbial contamination. Heat-inactivated, severely hemolyzed,
or lipemic specimens.
Turn Around
Time:
1-3 days upon receipt at reference laboratory
Reference Range:
Non Confirmed
Interpretive Data:
This assay should not be used for blood donor screening, associated re-
entry protocols, or for screening Human Cell, Tissues and Cellular and
Tissue-Based Products (HCT/P).
Comments:
Note: Order this assay only when a specimen is repeatedly reactive for
hepatitis B surface antigen.
Test is recommended for detection of acute or chronic HBV infection.
Refer to University of Iowa Health Care policy: Policy Governing HIV Testing Education, Testing, Reporting and Confidentiality - contains information about patient testing for HIV.
Test is recommended for detection of acute or chronic HBV infection.
Refer to University of Iowa Health Care policy: Policy Governing HIV Testing Education, Testing, Reporting and Confidentiality - contains information about patient testing for HIV.
Methodology:
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
CPT Code:
87341
See also:
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen, Plasma
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen, Plasma