TP85 : Hep B Surf Ag w/ confirm, if pos, Rfx to DNA, Quant, Prenatal
INFORMATION:
Alternate Name:
Prenatal HBsAg w/Rflx
Methodology:
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay
Clinical Utility:
Detect acute or chronic hepatitis in pregnant women and ensure proper health department notification of pregnancy and reflexively measure viral load of hepatitis B in pregnancy and determine if antiviral therapy is needed to decrease transmission of Hepatitis B to the fetus when HBsAg is positive. Detect acute or chronic hepatitis in pregnant women and ensure proper health department notification of pregnancy and reflexively measure viral load of hepatitis B in pregnancy and determine if antiviral therapy is needed to decrease transmission of Hepatitis B to the fetus when HBsAg is positive.
ORDERING:
Test Code:
TP85-7
Turnaround Time:
1-4 DAY
Preferred Specimen:
1 mL SST Tube
Collection:
Container | Qty | Temp | Stability |
---|---|---|---|
SST Tube | 1 | Refrigerate | 6 DAYS |
Collection Instructions:
SST: Fill tube, invert gently 5 times, label with patient name, let stand for minimum of 30 minutes, maximum of 1 hr, spin for 10-15 minutes
Storage Transport Instructions:
SST- Fill tube. Invert 5 times. Label with patient name, must stand for a minimum of 30 minutes, maximum of 1 hour. Spin for 10-15 minutes.
Alternative Specimen:
Red Top, Microtainer - Pediatric SST, Aliquot Tube-Serum, Microtainer - Pediatric Red, Aliquot Serum- Red Top
Billing:
CPT Codes:
87340 x 1
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