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Hepatitis B – HBsAg (Surface Antigen), by CMIA, Serum

Test Name

Hepatitis B – HBsAg (Surface Antigen), by CMIA, Serum

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Test Code

H0009e

Test Components/ Genes/ Parameters

Hepatitis B

Sample Report

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Test Information

TAT DETAILS

Daily by 6pm; Report next day

PRE-TEST INSTRUCTIONS

NA

CLINICAL UTILITY

Evaluates viral load with response to antiviral treatment

SPECIMEN STABILITY

7 Days

METHODOLOGY

CMIA

STORAGE TEMPERATURE

2-8°C, Do not freeze

SPECIMEN TYPE

1ml serum in SST/ red top tube

Frequently Asked Questions

Hepatitis B – HBsAg (Surface Antigen), by CMIA, Serum
Evaluates viral load with response to antiviral treatment
Clinical History Required
The HBsAg test is most commonly used to detect Hepatitis B infection in individuals with signs and symptoms such as Abdominal pain, Dark urine, Fever, Appetite loss, Nausea and vomiting, etc. Screening of Hepatitis B infection during pregnancy is also done to prevent transmission of infection from mother to child
A healthcare professional will collect blood sample from the patient with suspected hepatitis
Report will show presence or absence of Hepatitis B surface Ag