Preferred Sample Type
Suitable Specimen Types
EDTA Plasma SerumHep B DNA
Specimen Volume
4mL EDTA bloodSpecimen Transport
Samples must be transported to the laboratory as soon as possibleTurnaround Time
14 DaysSample Stability
If transport is delayed, sample can be refrigerated up to 24 hours. Please store upright.General Information
Information Sharing: If your sample needs to be referred or a notifiable disease is detected from your sample, your details and sample may be shared with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). This is a legal requirement. The UKHSA is sponsored by the Department of Health and Social Care.
Accrediatition: Please note that this test is not currently UKAS accredited.
Patient Preparation
These tests must only be requested on patients that have had positive serology results.
Specifications
- EQA Status: Enrolled to UK NEQAS scheme
- EQAS Scheme: Yes