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Test Code LAB471 HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIGEN

Important Note

Samples testing positive for the antigen will have confirmatory testing done at an additional charge. This test  is Subject to Medicare Preventive Service Coverage policy for Screening for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI's) and High Intensity Behavioral Counseling (HIBC) to Prevent STI's.

Additional Codes

Orderable Codes:

Epic Code Atlas Code Mayo Access ID Order LOINC
LAB471 HBSAG FAH5742 5196-1

Result Component(s):

Reporting Name Epic Code Atlas Code Mayo Access ID Result LOINC
Hep B Surface Antigen 12301002000 HBSAG FAH5742 5196-1

 

Specimen Information

Container Specimen Temperature Collect Vol Submit Vol Min Vol Stability
SST Serum Refrigerate 4 mL 2 mL 0.8 mL 7 days

 

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

Monday – Friday / 3 days / Not available STAT

Method

Chemiluminescence Immunoassay

Instrumentation

Centaur XPT

Reference Range

All ages: Negative

 

Section

Chemistry-2

Performing Location

University of Vermont Medical Center

Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing?  Yes/No

Yes

CPT Code(s)

 

Description CPT Code
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen 87340
Hep B Surface Antigen Confirmation (if appropriate) 87341