HEPATITIS B SURFACE AB

Message
SENDOUT/WEST HAVEN CT


Test Code
HBSAB


Alias/See Also
HbSAB-ANTI HbS, HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIBODY, HBSAB(UMMUNE STATUS), HBSAB, HEP B SURFACE AB- IMMUNE STATUS


Preferred Specimen
SERUM


Minimum Volume
2mLs


Instructions
DRAW 1 GOLD TOP SST TUBE, LET CLOT FOR 30 MINUTES, SPIN DOWN AND SEND TO LAB.


Transport Container
ORIGINAL TUBE


Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED


Methodology
ARCHITECT QUALITATIVE 2 STEP IMMUNOASSAY

Setup Schedule
M-F


Report Available
1-2 WORKING DAYS


Reference Range
NON-REACTIVE


Clinical Significance
This test is intended for quantitative measurement of antibody response following
hepatitis B virus vaccination, determination of HBV immune status, and for the
laboratory diagnosis of HBV disease associated with HBV infection when used in
conjunction with other laboratory results and clinical information.


Performing Laboratory
SECTION: Virology Reference Laboratory PERFORMING LAB: West Haven PHONE #: (203) 932-5711 EXT: 3380 FAX: (203) 937-3893



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