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

IC5561

Synonym(s):
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.

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Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025