HBsAg
24 hours
Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Daily
Detects presence of HBV antigen, indicating current infection.
Serum
1 mL
Gel barrier tube
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 7 days |