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Hepatitis B: Surface Antibody
MessageAnti-HBs is an antibody that is directed against the hepatitis B surface antigen. Anti-HBs can be formed following a hepatitis B infection or after hepatitis B vaccination.
Test Code
BSABY
Alias/See Also
3060327, 3060327
CPT Codes
86706
Includes
BSAB1, BSAB2
Preferred Specimen
2.0mL serum collected in a serum separator tube (SST)
Minimum Volume
0.5mL serum
Other Acceptable Specimens
2.0mL serum collected in a rapid clot tube (RCT)
Instructions
Separate serum from cells as soon as possible
Specimen Stability
Stable 6 days at 2-8oC
3 months at -20oC
3 months at -20oC
Methodology
Immunoassay
Limitations
High dose Biotin Supplementation can cause falsely low results
Reference Range
| Sex | Age | Reference Range |
|---|---|---|
| M/F | 0 - 150 years | <8.5mIU/mL (Negative) |
Performing Laboratory
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health
