Hepatitis B Surface Antibody, QT
Test Summary
The detection of anti-HBS is indicative of a prior immunologic exposure to the antigen or vaccine.
Aliases
- HBSAB QT, Hepatitis B Surface Antibody Quantitative
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum. (minimum 0.5 mL)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
SST or Red top: Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
SST (speckled top), Red top , Plastic Vial (transfer) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (preferred)
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 3 days
- Refrigerated = 7 days
- Frozen = at least 7 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Rejected for gross hemolysis and lipemia
Order Code
HBSABN
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB5927
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 86317
Billing Code
- 302015
CPT Statement
Methodology
Flexible Chemiluminescence
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Molecular/Serology
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Sunday; BS; Report available: 1 day
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum. (minimum 0.5 mL)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
SST or Red top: Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
SST (speckled top), Red top , Plastic Vial (transfer) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (preferred)
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 3 days
- Refrigerated = 7 days
- Frozen = at least 7 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Rejected for gross hemolysis and lipemia
Result Information
Methodology
Flexible Chemiluminescence
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Sunday; BS; Report available: 1 day