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Hepatitis B Surface Ab (AHBS1)

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EPIC Test Name

HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIBODY

EPIC Code

LAB472

Specimen Requirements

Serum
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 Assay

Turnaround Time

SpecimenTurnaround TimeFrequency
Serum4 hours24/7

Reference Ranges

Immunoassay/Sandwich Assay
All RangeUnit
>11.4 mIU/mLmIU/mL

Clinical Indications

Quantitative determination of total antibodies to the hepatitis B surface antigen (HbsAg) in human serum.

Common Synonyms

Hep B

Performed

Lab
Chemistry - Downtown

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.

CPT

86706

LOINC

5193-8

Contact Information

Chemistry - Downtown: (315)464-4460
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