Hepatitis B Surface Antibody

Message
Testing lab switched from VA Connecticut to VA Boston (West Roxbury division) on 1/2/19


Test Code
HEP B SURF AB


Alias/See Also
HBsAB


Preferred Specimen
Gold top tube


Minimum Volume
0.5mL


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Setup Schedule
M - F


Report Available
TAT 1 - 4 days


Reference Range
Non-reactive


Clinical Significance
NONREACTIVE - the individual is considered NOT IMMUNE to HBV infection
EQUIVOCAL - the immune status of the individual should eb evaluated by considering other factors such as clincial status and follow up testing
REACTIVE - the individual is considered IMMUNE to HBV infection


Performing Laboratory
  • Test performed at the West Roxbury Chemistry Lab
Contact: Jonathan Dryjowicz-Burek 857-203-5973


Last Updated: April 8, 2019


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.