Hepatitis B Testing
Virology
Chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA)
- Serum (Preferred sample) – Serum separator tube. If using a red top tube, transfer serum into secondary container.
Or - Plasma – ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) – Transfer plasma into secondary container.
HBsAg
Store samples at 2-8°C after collection. Ship in provided collection kit with freeze pillow(s) provided. Specimens must be received within 7 days of collection.
If samples will not be received within 7 days of collection, they should be aliquoted and stored deep-frozen (-20°C or below) and shipped on dry ice.
From collection date, Plasma and Serum Specimens samples separated from the clot must be received under one of the following conditions:
2 to 8°C within seven (7) days, or
8.1 to 30°C within three (3) days, or
-19.9 to 1.9°C within three (3) days, or
-20°C or below and shipped with dry ice.
Anti-HBs
Store samples at 2-8°C after collection. Ship in provided collection kit with freeze pillow(s)provided. Specimens must be received within 7 days of collection.
If samples will not be received within 7 days of collection, they should be aliquoted and stored deep-frozen (-20°C or below) and shipped on dry ice.
From collection date, Plasma and Serum Specimens samples separated from the clot must be received under one of the following conditions:
2 to 8°C within seven (7) days, or
8.1 to 23°C within four (4) days, or
23.1 to 30°C within one (1) day, or
-19.9 to 1.9°C within four (4) days, or
-20°C or below and shipped with dry ice.
Anti-HBc
Store samples at 2-8°C after collection. Ship in provided collection kit with freeze pillow(s) provided. Specimens must be received within 4 days of collection.
If samples will not be received within 4 days of collection, they should be aliquoted and stored deep-frozen (-20°C or below) and shipped on dry ice.
From collection date, Plasma and Serum Specimens samples separated from the clot must be received under one of the following conditions:
2 to 8°C within four (4) days, or
8.1 to 30°C within four (4) days, or
-19.9 to 1.9°C within four (4) days, or
-20°C or below and shipped with dry ice.
Anti-HBc IgM
Store samples at 2-8°C after collection. Ship in provided collection kit with freeze pillow(s) provided. Specimens must be received within 7 days of collection.
If samples will not be received within 7 days of collection, they should be aliquoted and stored deep-frozen (-20°C or below) and shipped on dry ice.
From collection date, Plasma and Serum Specimens samples separated from the clot must be received under one of the following conditions:
2 to 8°C within seven (7) days, or
8.1 to 30°C within four (4) days, or
-19.9 to 1.9°C within four (4) days, or
-20°C or below and shipped with dry ice.
Whole Blood
Serum
Plasma
Varies by test method.
Hemolyzed
Lipemic
No sample ID
Improper storage/transport of specimen
Hepatitis B - 7 days
N/A
N/A
N/A