| HBsAg serology, Blood | |
| Registration Code | HBS |
| Method | Chemiluminescence |
| Synonyms | Hepatitis B surface antigen serology HBsAg |
| Constituent Tests | |
| Refer to Group` | $Antenatal screen - first |
| Price | $NZ 13.67(Exclusive of GST) |
| Specimen collection | |
| Advanced Notice | Not Required |
| Patient Preparation | Not Required |
| Patient Sample | Blood plain 10 mL, SST Tubes okay |
| Paediatric Sample | |
| Unacceptable Samples | Gross haemolysis unacceptable |
| Sample Delivery to Lab | |
| In the Laboratory | |
| Preferred Aliquot | Serum 5 mL preferred - plasma may be used |
| Minimum Aliquot | Serum 300 µL |
| Aliquot Storage | Fridge 4°C |
| Aliquot Transport to CHL | Overnight |
| When Analysed | Mon - Fri, business hours - urgent testing by arrangement |
| Turnaround Time | 4 - 24 hrs |
| Contact Details | Serology Section of Microbiology |
| Interpretation | |
| Comments | Onset date of illness desirable. |