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Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

HBS

Registration Instructions:

Ordered by Serology only as required.

Also order Hepatitis B core antibody Total & Hepatitis B core IgM.

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

6 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Ordered by laboratory when required.

Only performed on patients with no history of a positive Hepatitis B surface antigen test at Alfred Health.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge

Assay Frequency:

Weekdays

External Laboratory:

The Alfred Pathology Service (APS)

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack