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Hepatitis B Antigen (Quantitative)

Alternative Names:qHBsAg
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (Quantitative)
HepB sag Titre
Hepatititis B "e" Antigen (Quantitative)
Laboratory:Microbiology
Test Code:QHBSAG, Hep B Antigen - Quantitative
Specimen Types:Serum
Container Types:
SST
Adults Volume or Mass:10 mL
Collection & Request Instructions:

Only performed on known Hepatitis B surface antigen positive patients for monitoring purposes.

To screen for current infection, request Hepatitis B surface antigen.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:Room Temperature
Assay Frequency:Weekly
External Laboratory:V.I.D.R.L.