Hepatitis B surface antigen, hepatitis B serology, HBV testing
Category | Virology |
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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 | RST (rust top) |
Sample volume | 5 mL |
Turnaround time | 3 days (Confirmation: non-negatives up to 10 days) |
Notes | If hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) 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. The confirmation test for Hepatitis B surface antigen and core total antibody is currently unaccredited due to a recent relocation of equipment |