Hepatitis B Surface Ab (AHBS1) | | | |
EPIC Test Name
HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIBODYEPIC Code
LAB472Specimen Requirements
Serum |
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Minimum Volume: | 0.5 mL |
Collection: | Collect using standard laboratory procedures |
Transport: | Room temperature ASAP. |
Stability: | Refrigerated: 7 days 2-8 degrees C. Frozen: 3 Months |
Container: | Gold top gel |
Processing/Storage: | Centrifuge, pour off, and freeze serum. |
Methods
Immunoassay/Sandwich AssayTurnaround Time
Specimen | Turnaround Time | Frequency |
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Serum | 4 hours | 24/7 |
Reference Ranges
Immunoassay/Sandwich Assay
All Range | Unit |
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>11.4 mIU/mL | mIU/mL |
Clinical Indications
Quantitative determination of total antibodies to the hepatitis B surface antigen (HbsAg) in human serum.Interpretative Information
Assay results may be used as an aid in the determination of susceptibility to hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection for individuals prior to or following HBV vaccination, or where vaccination status is unknown.Contact Information
Chemistry - Downtown: (315)464-4460