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HelpTest Code HBSAB.1 HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIBODY
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Useful for identifying previous exposure to hepatitis B virus and determining adequeate immunity from the hepatitis B vaccine..
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Preferred:
Serum Gel Tube
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL of serum
Collection Instructions: Spin down within 8 hours of draw.
Note: Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Alternate:
Plain, Red-Top Tube
Container/Tube:
Plain, red-top tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL of serum
Collection Instructions: Spin down within 8 hours of draw.
Note: Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday - Friday
Reference Values
No vaccination: negative
Post-vaccination: positive
Performing Laboratory
Logan Health Medical Center-Chemistry
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86706
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate - to 7 days
Frozen - OK