Hepatitis B Surface Ab

Test Code

LAB472

Alias/See Also

HEPBS; LAB472; HBSAB

CPT Codes
86706

Instructions

"Routine venipuncture
Collect one 5ml Red/gold top serum separator tube"

Specimen Stability

Refrigerate

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Failure to follow proper collection and handling procedures

Methodology
Immunometric immunoassay

Setup Schedule

Day shift: Tue, Thur

Report Available

Within 48hrs received

Reference Range

Non-Reactive

Clinical Significance

This test is useful in the detection of immunity to Hepatitis B.

Performing Laboratory
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula

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