Test Code HEPBSAG Hepatitis B Surface Antigen

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube: SST/RED
Preferred: Serum
Acceptable: Serum
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL

SPECIMEN PROCESSING and HANDLING

Allow samples to clot adequately before centrifugation

TRANSPORT TEMPERATURE

Specimen Stability: Room Temperature <8 hours; Refrigerated for <14 days