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Hepatitis B Surface Antibody, QL
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Test Code
HBSABL
Alias/See Also
499;
Anti HBS;
Anti HBSAB Qual;
Anti HBSAB, Qual;
HB Surface AB;
HBSAB;
HBsAB;
Hep B S AB;
Hep B Sur AB QL;
Hepatitis B Surface AB;
Anti HBS;
Anti HBSAB Qual;
Anti HBSAB, Qual;
HB Surface AB;
HBSAB;
HBsAB;
Hep B S AB;
Hep B Sur AB QL;
Hepatitis B Surface AB;
CPT Codes
86706
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum (minimum 0.5 mL)
Instructions
SST or Red top: Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Transport Container
SST (speckled top), Red top , Plastic Vial (transfer) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (preferred)
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature = 3 days
Refrigerated = 7 days
Frozen = at least 7 days
Refrigerated = 7 days
Frozen = at least 7 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Rejected for gross hemolysis and lipemia
Methodology
EIA
Setup Schedule
Monday - Friday
BS
BS
Report Available
1 - 3 days
Clinical Significance
The detection of anti-HBs is indicative of a prior immunologic exposure to the antigen or vaccine.
Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439
