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Hepatitis B Surface Antibody

Test Code
HBSAB


Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum, EDTA, Lithium or Sodium Heparin (1.0 minimum)


Instructions
Order after confirmation of positive Hepatitis B. Positive status confers immunity to Hepatitis B.


Transport Container
SST, EDTA (Lavender), Lithium or Sodium Heparin (Green) Tube


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Specimen Stability
Stable for 8 hrs at 20-25°C, 3 days at 2-8°C, 1 month at -20°C




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.