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Hepatitis B Surface Antibody, QT
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Test Code
HBSABN
Alias/See Also
76617;
HBSAB QT,
Hepatitis B Surface Antibody Quantitative
HBSAB QT,
Hepatitis B Surface Antibody Quantitative
CPT Codes
86317
Preferred Specimen
2 mL Serum
Minimum Volume
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 tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Transport Container
SST (speckled top) 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 Hemolysis, Lipemia.
Methodology
Flexible Chemiluminesence
Setup Schedule
Monday - Friday
BS
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Report Available
1 day
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
Last Updated: May 25, 2023
