Sample type: Clotted blood sample

Test name: Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAG) a.k.a. Confirmation antibodies HBc IgM, HBeAb, HBeAg (if required)

Condition / Indication: Viral hepatitis

Special precautions & notes: Confirmation and marker tests are available for Hepatitis B

Sample required: Serum

Test information required: Patient name, sex and age, Laboratory number

Container: Serum gold top

Ideal volume (mL): 500µL

Discipline: Virology

Section: Automated serology

Turnaround time: 3 days - Screen 7 days - Confirmations

Method:

Diasorin Liaison XL (CLIA)