| SEROLOGY | ||
| Other Test Name | : | – Hepatitis B Screening – Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Screening |
| Specimen Requirements | : | Specimen: Serum or Plasma Volume: 2mL Minimum Volume: 1mL Container: Red or Gold tube, EDTA |
| Causes for Rejection | : | – Quantity not sufficient – Improper collection tube used – Improperly labeled specimen – Hemolyzed sample |
| Stability Requirements | : | Room Temperature: 7 days Refrigerated: 7 days Freezer: >2 weeks |
| Use | : | – Monitoring of progression of chronic hepatitis B in individuals who are confirmed to be positive for hepatitis B surface antigen |
| Methodology | : | – Immunochromatography |
