HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIBODY, SERUM

Additional Codes

Software	Test Code
SoftID	HPBSA
EPIC	LAB20513

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Aiding in the detection of hepatitis B viral (HBV) infection and acquisition of immunity whether by natural HBV infection or through vaccination.

Method Name

Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)

Reference Values

Negative, Positive, or Equivocal
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Both Quantitative and Qualitative results will be reported.

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

1 Day

Specimen Type

Serum

Preferred Container

Serum Separator Tube (SST)

Preferred Volume

Serum: 1 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Minimum Volume

Serum: 0.5 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Specimen Collection and Handling

Spin specimen, separate from clot and send refrigerated.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Serum

Frozen: 3 Months

Refrigerated: 7 Days

Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours

Add On Capable

Yes

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code	CPT Description	CPT Disclaimer
86706	Hepatitis B Surface Antibody (HBsAb)

Keywords

ANTI-HEPATITIS BS

AUSTRALIA BS ANTIBODY

HEPATITIS VACCINE IMMUNITY

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