Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
Use
Hepatitis B surface antigen targets Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antigen in immunohistochemistry (IHC) applications, enabling detection of the surface antigen protein of Hepatitis B virus—an important marker appearing early in infection before core antigen antibodies appear.
Special Instructions
Level of Service includes “Global” and “Tech Only.” “Tech Only” refers to stain-only service. The test is New York State–approved. Block and slide identifiers must exactly match those noted on the requisition. Storage and transport instructions specify use of cold packs without direct contact; New York clients must additionally provide date and time of collection.
Limitations
Not provided.
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (IHC)
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
1-2 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Tissue (FFPE)
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Collection Instructions
Formalin‑fixed, paraffin‑embedded (FFPE) tissue block preferred or one unbaked, unstained H&E slide (required) plus two to three positively charged unstained slides cut at 4‑5 microns per test.
Storage Instructions
Use cold pack for transport; cold pack must not directly contact specimen. New York State clients must provide date and time of collection.