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

Test Code:

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.

Specimen Storage / Transport

Method

 

Orderable as STAT?

No

Turn Around Time

Refer to individual test information.

Reference Value(s)

 

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

Additional Information

​HB core Igm is performed at SGH.

Change History Notes

Others

Keywords

Chronic Hepatitis B Screen (This screening consists of: HB surface Ag, HBeAg, HB core IgM) IC5561
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