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Hepatitis B Surface Antibody
MessagePerforming Lab: Central Lab
Test Code
5073
Alias/See Also
Sunquest: HBAB
CPT Codes
86317
Preferred Specimen
0.5 mL Serum Separator (tall gold-top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Serum separator (small gold-top)
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 7 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis
Methodology
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay
Setup Schedule
Monday - Friday
Report Available
2 Business Days
Reference Range
>= 12 mIU/mL
Clinical Significance
This assay is used to detect antibodies to the surface component of the Hepatitis B virus (anti-HBs).
It can be used as an aid in the diagnosis of individuals with chronic hepatitis B virus and is typically used in conjunction with other HBV serological markers. A result > 12 mIU/mL (with no history of vaccination) typically indicates resolved infection from Hepatitis B and should coincide with the presence of the Hepatitis B core antibody.
It can be used as an aid in the determination of susceptibility to hepatitis B virus infection in individuals prior to or following HBV vaccination or where vaccination status is unknown. Results > 12 mIU/ml indicate the patient has protective immunity in accordance with the World Health Organization (WHO).
It can be used as an aid in the diagnosis of individuals with chronic hepatitis B virus and is typically used in conjunction with other HBV serological markers. A result > 12 mIU/mL (with no history of vaccination) typically indicates resolved infection from Hepatitis B and should coincide with the presence of the Hepatitis B core antibody.
It can be used as an aid in the determination of susceptibility to hepatitis B virus infection in individuals prior to or following HBV vaccination or where vaccination status is unknown. Results > 12 mIU/ml indicate the patient has protective immunity in accordance with the World Health Organization (WHO).
