Test Code HBsAb HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIBODY
Aliasis
Hepatitis B Surface Antibody Qualitative
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Collection Method
Venous collection
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Container
Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin
Preferred Specimen
Gold Top (serum separator) additive free
Acceptable Specimen(s)
Serum:
-Gold top SST
-Red Top
Plasma:
-Lt Green Top
-Lavender (LAV) top
Reference or Target Ranges
Nonreactive |
Value of < 8.0 mIU/mL. Anti-HBs is <10.0 mIU/mL and the patient is considered not to have protective immunity to HBV infection |
Reactive |
Value ≥ 12.0 mIU/mL. Anti-HBs is detected at ≥ 10.0 mIU/mL and the patient is considered to have protective immunity to HBV infecition |
Reportable Units
mIU/mL
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
Hemolysis Threshold: |
500 mg/dL |
Icterus Threshold: |
40 mg/dL |
Lipemia Threshold: |
1000 mg/dL |
Other: |
QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
Ambient |
3 Days |
Refrigerated |
7 Days |
Performance Information
Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
Expected Turn Around Time |
Stat: 1 Hour, Routine: 4 Hours |
Stat Availability |
Yes |
Performing Bench |
CRMC Chemistry |
Methodology/Method Description |
Atellica |
Methodology/Method Description
Atellica CH Analyzer
CPT Codes
86706