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Hepatitis B Surface Antibody (Anti-HBs), Serum

Message
Day(s) Test Set Up: Monday, Wednesday, Friday


Test Code
HBSAB


CPT Codes
86706

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL serum


Instructions
Spin down.


Transport Container
Gold Tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 2 days
Frozen: Indefinite


Methodology
Chemiluminescence

Reference Range
Negative - Patient is considered to be not immune to infection with HBV
Indeterminate: Unable to determine patient's immune status to HBV
Positive - Patient is considered to be immune to infection with HBV


Clinical Significance
Used to determine whether the patient is considered to be immune to infection with the HBV (hepatitis B virus).



Last Updated: July 11, 2018


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.