- Test Name
- HEPATITIS B VIRUS SURFACE Ag
- Aliases
- HBV, Hep B
- Provincial Mnemonic
- HBSAG
- LOINC Test Code
- 5195-3
- Description and Primary Use
- Serology to diagnose acute Hepatitis B infection
- Reorder interval
- None
- TAT
- 48 hours
- Test Cost
- Not Determined
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
Minimum volume 0.6ml
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
Serum
- Criteria for Rejection
None
- Laboratory Service Area
- Hematology
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- PHML only
- Last Updated
- 04-Jun-18