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Hepatitis B Surface Antibody- Post Vaccine

Test Code
HBVAC


Preferred Specimen
Serum, 0.5 mL minimum


Transport Container
SST tube


Transport Temperature
Unspun specimen stable for 6 hours if refrigerated. Separated serum stable for 4 days if refrigerated, 30 days if frozen.


Reference Range
See report for normal ranges.


Clinical Significance
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.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.