- Transaction Code: 3060-00
- CPT Code (Suggested): 87340
This test is an enzyme immunoassay for the qualitative determination of Hepatitis B Virus in human serum or plasma. The screen includes confirmation by neutralization, if the result is reactive.
Sample Required: Clear, nonhemolyzed serum or plasma, 7 ml clot preferred.
Serum collected in BD (Becton Dickinson) Vacutainer Serum Separator Tubes is not acceptable for this assay as false positive results may result.
Samples may be stored at 2-8°C. Samples frozen at -15°C or colder are also acceptable.
Lipemic, icteric, or hemolyzed samples generally give consistent test results.
Cadaveric samples, samples from heparinized patients, and samples containing precipitate may give inconsistent results.
Heat inactivated samples are unacceptable for testing.
- Expected Results: Nonreactive
- Testing and Reporting:
Testing is conducted 7 days a week.
Reports for samples received Monday through Friday before 5:00 PM will generally be available by noon the following day. (If samples are received after 5:00 PM, the reports will be available by noon the second day after receipt).
Reports for samples received Friday after 5:00 PM but before Sunday 2:00 PM will generally be available by noon Monday morning.
Reports for samples received after 2:00 PM on Sunday will not be available until noon Tuesday morning.
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