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Test Code LAB472 Hepatitis Bs Antibody (Anti-HBs), Plasma or Serum

Important Note

HBsAb is an alternate name.

This test is used whenever qualitative or quantitative Hepatitis B Antibody testing is requested.

Additional Codes

CPT Code: 86706

Methodology

Chemiluminescence Immunoassay

Performing Laboratory

TidalHealth Peninsula Regional - Special Chemistry

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Preferred: 
Serum
Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube or serum gel tube-Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.

Specimen Volume: 2 mL of serum

Collection Instructions:

Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
 
Alternate:
Plasma
Container/Tube: Green-top (heparin) tube or lavender-top (EDTA) tube-Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.

Specimen Volume: 2 mL of plasma
Collection Instructions:

Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

Reference Values

Nonreactive

Interpretation depends on clinical setting.