Hepatitis B
Test Information
Test Name
Hepatitis B
Synonyms
Hepatitis B serology; Hepatitis B surface Antigen; HBsAg; HBsAb; Hepatitis B surface antibody; Hepatitis B core antibody; Hepatitis e antigen
Department
Immunology
Preferred Specimen
SST
Testing Location
PLW
Turn Around Time
3 Days
Clinical Update
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Patient Requestable
Yes
Preparation
All infectious serology requests will require accompanying clinical details in order for testing to proceed. Exceptions:
- Hepatitis Foundation screening protocols
- Haemodialysis screening protocols
- Antenatal screens
- Immigrations medicals
- Patient paid requests
- Prisoners (Hepatitis B, C and HIV only)
- Sexual Health Clinics/Screens (Syphilis, HIV, hepatitis B & C only)
Non- specific requests for "Hepatitis Screening", "Viral Hepatitis Screen", "Hepatitis serology", etc. will only be tested for Hepatitis B and C. Hepatitis A will no longer be tested for when such requests are received.
Processing Information
Registration Code
see notes
Notes
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen = HBSA
Hepatitis B Surface Antibody = ANTI
Methodology
Sample Storage
Fridge
Sample Stability
1 week