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HelpTest Code HBSAG | Beaker: LAB471 Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB471
Epic Description: HBSAG (HEP B SURFACE ANTIGEN)
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
OCHSNER NEW ORLEANS, JEFF HWY
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Gold, Clot activator with inert gel |
6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
| Alternate | Green, Lithium Heparin with inert gel | 6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
OCHSNER LSU SHREVEPORT/ MONROE
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel |
6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
| Alternate | Lavender, EDTA | 6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
OCHSNER LAFAYETTE:
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Gold, Clot activator with inert gel |
6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
| Alternate | Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel OR Lavender, EDTA OR Green, Lithium Heparin with inert gel | 6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
OALH Lab:
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume |
Minimum Volume
|
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Red SST with gel |
4.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Gold or Green tops do not have to be aliquotted. If collected in a red top, aliquot serum into plastic vial. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
Aliquot Requirements
SERUM/PLASMA
Optimum 3.0 mL
Minimum 2.0 mL
Lafayette: SERUM/PLASMA
Optimum: 2.0 mL
Minimum: 1.0 mL
Performing Lab
Ochsner Jeff Hwy Automated Chemistry Lab
Ochsner Shreveport/Ochsner Monroe Lab
Ochsner Lafayette Laboratory
Ochsner OALH Laboratory
Assay Frequency
Jeff Hwy: Daily (24/7)
Shreveport/Monroe: Monday – Friday
Lafayette: as requested
Routine Turnaround Time
Jeff Hwy: 24 Hours
Shreveport/Monroe: 2 days
Lafayette: 4 Hours
OALH: 4 Hours
CSR Storage Requirements
Ochsner Jeff Hwy and Shreveport/Monroe: Transport specimen to Laboratory
Lafayette storage - stable 2 days at room temperature; 7 days refrigerated.
CPT Code Information
87340
Reflexive Testing
Confirmation reflex test HBSGC LAB1315