Instruction : No special preparation required
Parameters covered : 1
Report Frequency : Sample Daily by 11 am; Report Same day
1. Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg)
Pre-test Information
No special preparation required
Report Delivary
Sample Daily by 11 am; Report Same day
Code
S056
Category
NA
Stability Room
2 hrs
Stability Refrigerator
2 weeks
Stability Frozen
2 weeks
Method
CMIA
Specimen
2 mL (1 mL min.) Serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen.
Usage
This assay is useful for the diagnosis of acute, recent and chronic HBV infection. It also determines the chronic Hepatitis B infection status. It is the first serologic marker to appear in the serum at 6 to 16 weeks following exposure to HBV. It usually disappears 1 to 2 months after the onset of symptoms. Persistence >6 months indicates chronic carrier state or chronic HBV infection.
Test Name
Price
HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIGEN; HBsAg; AUSTRALIA ANTIGEN
₹800
Home Collection
₹50
Total Amount
*inclusive of all the taxes, fees and subject to availability
₹850