Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Synonyms
Australian Antigen; HBsAg; Auszyme
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB01574
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday
Standard TAT
1-4 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2-4 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 7 Days; Refrigerated: 14 Days; Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; Gross lipemia
Test Volume Required
2 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Serum or Plasma
CPT Codes
87340; 87341
Revised
09-27-22