Chronic Hepatitis B Screen (This screening consists of: HB surface Ag, HBeAg, HB core IgM)

Specimen Container	Gel separator tube (Adult) Microtube (Paeds)
Specimen Requirement	Plain Blood Adult: 2 tubes of 5 mL Paeds: 2 tubes of 1.3 mL Invert blood 5 times after blood collection ensures the anticoagulant is well mixed with the blood. This will ensure results are reliable.
Orderable as Urgent?	No
Turn Around Time	Refer to individual test information.
Testing Laboratory Location	KKH/SGH
Laboratory	Clinical Chemistry
Contact Number	6394 1383
Day and Time Performed	Refer to individual test information.
Orderable on CPOE?	Yes
Downtime Form	Clinical Chemistry - Form A
Additional Information	HB core Igm is performed at SGH.

Change History Notes

15 Oct 2021 02:20 PM

Updated Specimen Requirement, Turn Around Time and Day and Time Performed.

Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025