Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Quantitative, Serum

Test Overview

Clinical Utility

Monitoring individuals known to be HBV positive.

Method

Chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA)

Analytical Platform

Abbott Alinity i

Result Included

Hepatitis B Surface Antigen

Specimen

Specimen Type

Serum

Containers

Preferred Containers

Gold top (clot activator & gel)

Acceptable Containers

Red top (no additive)

Volume

Sample Volume

3.0 mL

Minimum Volume

1.0 mL

Stability

Refrigerated
14 days

For long-term storage, remove serum from separator gel and freeze at – 20°C or colder

Performance & Interpretation

Turnaround Time

4 days

Results

IU/mL

<0.05

Comment

Analytical measurement range: 0.05 – 250.00 IU/mL
Clinically reportable range: 0.05 – 124925.00 IU/mL

Interface & Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code	Result Name	Result Codes	Units
HBSAGQ S	HEPATITIS B SURFACE AG (QUANT)	66312	IU/mL

Test Version

Last Updated

2026-08-20