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HelpTest ID: HBAGP Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Prenatal, Serum
Reporting Name
HBs Antigen Prenatal, SUseful For
Stand-alone prenatal screening test for chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections in pregnant women
This test is not offered as a screening or confirmatory test for blood donor specimens.
This test is not useful for diagnosis of hepatitis B during the "window period" of acute HBV infection (ie, after disappearance of hepatitis B surface antigen and prior to appearance of hepatitis B surface antibody).
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| HBNTP | HBs Ag Confirmation Prenatal, S | No | No |
Testing Algorithm
If hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) prenatal is reactive, then HBsAg confirmation will be performed at an additional charge.
Specimen Type
Serum SSTAdvisory Information
This test is intended for standalone prenatal screening only. For testing non-pregnant patients, order HBAG / Hepatitis B Surface Antigen, Serum.
This test is not intended for testing cadaver or grossly hemolyzed specimens. For testing such patients, order HBGCD / Hepatitis B Surface Antigen for Cadaveric or Hemolyzed Specimens, Serum, which is FDA-approved for testing on these sources.
Additional Testing Requirements
Testing for acute hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection should also include HBIM / Hepatitis B Core Antibody, IgM, Serum, as during the acute HBV infection "window period", hepatitis B surface (HBs) antigen and HBs antibody may not be detected.
Necessary Information
1. Date of collection is required.
2. Indicate if specimens are from autopsy/cadaver or hemolyzed sources so that the proper FDA-licensed assay can be performed.
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge blood collection tube per collection tube manufacturer's instructions (eg, centrifuge and aliquot within 2 hours of collection for BD Vacutainer tubes).
2. Aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum SST | Frozen (preferred) | 28 days | |
| Refrigerated | 7 days | ||
| Ambient | 24 hours |
Special Instructions
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday; Varies
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved or is exempt by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
87340
87341 (if appropriate)
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| HBAGP | HBs Antigen Prenatal, S | 5196-1 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| HBSAP | HBs Antigen Prenatal, S | 5196-1 |
Clinical Information
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is endemic throughout the world. The infection is spread primarily through percutaneous contact with infected blood products (eg, blood transfusion, sharing of needles by intravenous drug addicts). The virus is also found in various human body fluids, and it is known to be spread through oral and genital contacts. HBV can be transmitted from mother to child during delivery through contact with blood and vaginal secretions, but it is not commonly transmitted transplacentally.
Infection of the infant can occur if the mother is a chronic hepatitis B surface antigen carrier or has an acute HBV infection at the time of delivery. Transmission is rare if an acute infection occurs in either the first or second trimester of pregnancy.
Interpretation
A reactive screen result confirmed as positive by hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) confirmatory test is indicative of acute or chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection or chronic HBV carrier state.
Specimens with initially reactive test results, but negative (not confirmed) by HBsAg confirmatory test results, are likely to contain cross-reactive antibodies from other infectious or immunologic disorders. These unconfirmed HBsAg-reactive screening test results should be interpreted in conjunction with test results of other HBV serologic markers (eg, hepatitis B surface antibody; hepatitis B core antibody, total and IgM). Repeat testing is recommended at a later date if clinically indicated.
Confirmed presence of HBsAg is frequently associated with HBV replication and infectivity, especially when accompanied by the presence of hepatitis B envelope antigen (HBe) and/or detectable HBV DNA.
Clinical Reference
1. Bonino F, Piratvisuth T, Brunetto MR, et al: Diagnostic markers of chronic hepatitis B infection and disease. Antiviral Therapy. 2010;15(3):35-44
2. Badur S, Akgun A: Diagnosis of hepatitis B infections and monitoring of treatment. J Clin Virol. 2001;21:229-237
3. Servoss JC, Friedman LS: Serologic and molecular diagnosis of hepatitis B virus. Clin Liver Dis. 2004;8:267-281
4. LeFebre ML: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force: Screening for hepatitis B virus infection in nonpregnant adolescents and adults: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement. Ann Intern Med. 2014;161:58-66. doi: 10.7326/M14-1018
5. Jackson K, Locarnini S, Gish R: Diagnostics of hepatitis B virus: Standard of care and investigational. Clin Liver Dis. 2018;12(1):5-11. doi: 10.1002/cld.729
6. Coffin CS, Zhou K, Terrault NA: New and old biomarkers for diagnosis and management of chronic hepatitis B virus infection. Gastroenterol. 2019;156:355-368. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2018.11.037
7. WHO Guidleines Developent Group: World Health Organization: Guidelines on hepatitis B and C testing. World Health Organization; 2017. Accessed September 29, 2020. Available at: www.who.int/hepatitis/publications/guidelines-hepatitis-c-b-testing/en/
8. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Testing and public health management of persons with chronic hepatitis B virus infection. Accessed April 8, 2020. Available at: www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/hbv/testingchronic.htm
Analytic Time
Same day/1 dayMethod Name
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay (CIA)
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Gastroenterology and Hepatology Client Test Request (T728) with the specimen.
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