Specimen: 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Indicate on test request form that specimen has been found positive and that a confirmation procedure is needed. Ship refrigerated or frozen.

Stability (Room): 2 hrs

Stability (Refrigerated): 2 weeks

Stability (Frozen): 2 weeks

Method: CMIA

Comment: Submit previous HbsAg positive report.

Price: Contact Medilab

Turnaround time (TAT): 10 – 15 days

Usage: Reactive HBV Neutralization indicates that the patient has circulating Hepatitis B surface antigen. All screen positives must be confirmed by neutralization procedure to rule out false positives due to interfering substances.

Specialty: Gastroenterologist

Disease: Disorders of Liver

Components: Neutralization procedure

Courier Charges:

Home Collection: Available

Department:

Pre-test Information: Submit previous HbsAg positive report.