Synonym(s):
HBsAg, qHBsAg, Anti-HBc IgM, HBV Core IgM Ab, Anti-HBc Total, HBV Core Total Ab, HBV e Antibody (anti-HBe), HBV Surface Antibody (anti-HBs), Anti-HBs
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen QuaLitative (HBsAg)
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen QuaNtitative (qHBsAg)
Antibody to Surface Antigen (anti-HBs) IgM Antibody to Core Antigen (anti-HBc IgM) Antibody to Core Antigen (anti-HBc total) Hepatitis B ‘e’ Antigen (HBeAg) Antibody to e Antigen (anti-HBe) Confirmatory Test for HBsAg
3 mL plain blood for single marker. 6 – 8 mL plain blood for panel of markers.(a) To diagnose acute hepatitis B infection or the carrier state, send blood for HBsAg QuaLitative and anti-HBc IgM. (b) To determine immune status following past infection or vaccination, send blood for anti-HBs. (c) In the case of a carrier, send blood for HBeAg and anti-HBe.
Refrigerate samples if delay in transporting to laboratory is anticipated. Do not freeze.
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (for all above)
* An anti-HBs antibody level >10 mIU/mL is considered to be protective.
HBsAg, anti-HBs or anti-HBc total : <1 – 2 days Anti-HBc IgM, HBeAg or anti-HBe : <1 – 3 days Confirmatory HBsAg or HBsAg QuaNtitative: <1 – 7 days
HBsAg, anti-HBs and anti-HBc total : Monday – SaturdayAnti-HBc IgM, HBeAg and anti-HBe : Monday - FridayConfirmatory HBsAg and qHBsAg : Wednesday (except Public Holidays)
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