| Specimen Container |
Gel separator tube (Adult)
Microtube (Paeds) |
| Specimen Requirement |
Plain Blood
Adult: 3 mL Paediatric: 1.3 mL |
| Specimen Storage/Transport |
Refrigerate samples if delay in transporting to laboratory is anticipated. Do not freeze. |
| Orderable as Urgent? | No |
| Turn Around Time |
1 - 14 days
|
| Testing Laboratory Location | SGH |
| Laboratory | Virology |
| Contact Number | 6394 1352 |
| Day and Time Performed |
Mon – Fri: 0800 hrs – 1700 hrs Sat: 0800 hrs – 1200 hrs Test setup every alternate Wednesday
|
| Orderable on CPOE? | No |
| Downtime Form | |
| Additional Information |
A positive test result must be interpreted in conjunction with the clinical features of the patient and the test results for HBV markers. |
Change History Notes
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21 Jul 2022 12:00 AM
Updated Test Name, Specimen Storage / Transport, TAT, Day and Time Performed, Additional Information, Non-orderable on CPOE.
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28 Jun 2021 12:00 AM
De-activated test code.
Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025
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