Laboratory Services
Hepatitis B Surface Antibody
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| Test Description |
Hepatitis B Surface Antibody
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| Synonym(s) |
Antibody to Hepatitis B Surface Antigen, B surface antibody, Surface Antibody, Immunity, Anti-HBs, HBSAB, HBSABY
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| Test ID |
HBSAB
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| Specimen Type |
Serum
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| Specimen Requirements |
SST
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| Alternate Specimen Type |
Red, K2EDTA
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
1 mL
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| Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable) |
500 uL
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| Stability |
Serum is stable for 6 days at 2‑8 °C
3 months at ‑20 °C (± 5 °C). Plasma is stable for 2 days at 2‑8 °C 3 months at ‑20 °C (± 5 °C). The samples may be frozen and thawed 6 times. |
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| Methodology |
Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay ECLIA
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| Estimated TAT |
0-2 days
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday-Saturday
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| CPT Code(s) |
86317
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| Reference Range |
Non reactive
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| Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics
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| LOINC Code(s) |
5193-8
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