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Test Code HPBSA HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIBODY, SERUM

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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.  

 

This test is not recommended for patients under 4 weeks of age.

Method Name

Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA) - sandwich principle

Reference Values

Non-Reactive and Reactive with quantitative results
 

Non-Reactive (< 10.00 mIU/mL) - Individual is considered not immune to HBV infection.

Reactive (≥ 10.00 mIU/mL) - Individual is considered immune to HBV infection.

 

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: 4 Months

Refrigerated: 6 Days

Ambient:  4 Days

 

Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours

Acceptable Alternative Container(s)

Red Top Tube

Add On Capable

Yes

CPT Code Information

CPT Code

CPT Description

CPT Disclaimer

86706 Hepatitis B Surface Antibody (HBsAb)  

Performing Laboratory Location

NorDx Laboratories

LOINC Code Information

10900-9

Keywords

ANTI-HEPATITIS BS

AUSTRALIA BS ANTIBODY

HEPATITIS VACCINE IMMUNITY

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required