Hepatitis B Surface Ab

Test Code: TD_2737

CPT Code(s): 86706

$29

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

HBsAb
Hep B Surf Ab

Test Includes

Hepatitis B Surface Ab

Methodology

Roche COBAS Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)

Rejection Criteria

Heat-inactivated samples
Samples stabilized with azide

Reference Range(s)

Non- Reactive

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum Separator Tube

Minimum Volume

1 mL serum

Sample Stability

3 days room temperature
7 days refrigerated
3 months frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

Allow SST to clot in an upright position for
at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours
of collection. Refrigerate.
Note: Do not collect samples from patients receiving therapy
with high biotin doses (>5 mg/day) until at least 8 hours
following the last biotin administration

Alternative Specimen

1 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow sample to clot in an upright position for at least 60 minutes, then centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube within 2 hours of collection. Clearly label tube as serum from a plain red top tube. Refrigerate. Note: Do not collect samples from patients receiving therapy with high biotin doses (>5 mg/day) until at least 8 hours following the last biotin administration.