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Sample type: Clotted blood sample
Test name: Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAG) and confirmation antibodies
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:
Liaison XL serology testing