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Specimen Collection

Hepatitis B Surface Antigen


Test Name
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
Test Code
HEPB1 (AG) OR ANTE (HB) for antenatal screening
Specimen Type

Serum - Gel

Minimum Volume
5 mL
Comments

NOTE:

Several Serology tests can be performed on the one 5ml specimen

Assay Performed
Microbial Serology
RCH
9345 4910
Laboratory Hours: 0845-1715 Mon-Fri (Excluding Pub Hol)
No after hours service; if urgent testing is required, the requesting clinician is to contact on-call Clinical Microbiologist for advice
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Assay Frequency

Daily

Anti-Enterocyte Antibodies/Anti-Goblet Cell Antibodies