Hepatitis B

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State Public Health Laboratory
101 N. Chestnut Street
PO Box 570
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570
Directions to the Laboratory
Phone:  573-751-3334
Fax:  573-526-2754
Email: labweb1@health.mo.gov

For laboratory-related public health emergencies occurring after normal business hours, contact the Department of Health and Senior Services at 1-800-392-0272.
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Brief Description

Hepatitis B Testing

Laboratory Unit

Virology

Methodology

Chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA)

Specimen Collection
  • 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.
Storage/Transport

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.

Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

Whole Blood

Serum

Plasma

Test Request Form(s)

Virology Test Request Form

Possible Results

Varies by test method.

Unacceptable Conditions

Hemolyzed

Lipemic

No sample ID

Improper storage/transport of specimen

Result Reported

Hepatitis B - 7 days

Fees

N/A

CPT Codes

N/A

LOINC/SNOMED Codes

N/A