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Hepatitis B surface antigen, hepatitis B serology, HBV testing

Category Virology
Test background

Hepatitis B surface antigen is a marker for current hepatitis B infection (either acute or chronic).

Clinical Indications

Screen for evidence of hepatitis B infection.

Sample & container required Serum (rust top RST tube)
Sample volume 5 mL
Turnaround time 3 days (Confirmation: non-negatives up to 10 days)
Notes

Screening Test performed in Blood Sciences Laboratories (confirmation testing is performed in the Infection & Immunity Laboratory)

If  hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) screen is positive, further tests for markers of infection HBe-antigen, HBe-antibodies and HB core IgM will be performed.

For antenatal HBsAg screen, please select the antenatal HBsAg test request within the antenatal IDPS screen order-set.