| Test CODE | NAME |
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L619
Hepatitis Be Virus Antigen
| Methodology: | Immunochemiluminometric assay (ICMA) |
| Performed: | Sun-Sat |
| Reported: | 3-4 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Gel-barrier tube OR Lavender-top (EDTA) tube - 1.5 ml serum or plasma.
Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature . Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. If tube other than a gel-barrier tube is used, transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Causes for Rejection: Non-EDTA plasma specimen; heat-inactivated specimens; cord blood; cadaver specimens; or body fluids other than serum or EDTA plasma
Stability: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 1 month (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Note: This test is approved for NY .
Performing Lab LabCorp Laboratory Corporation of America
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| CPT Code(s): | 87350 |