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Alternative Names:

qHBsAg
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (Quantitative)
Hepatititis B "e" Antigen (Quantitative)

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

HBQ

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

6 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Only performed on known Hepatitis B surface antigen positive patients for monitoring purposes.

To screen for current infection, request Hepatitis B surface antigen.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Fortnightly