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HelpTest Code HEP Bs AB Hepatitis B Surface Antibody, Serum
Additional Codes
LAB472
Collection Method
Venous collection
Container
Gold Top / Serum Separator / Additive Free
Specimen Type
Preferred- Gold Top SST or Red Top
Acceptable- Gold Top SST or Red Top
Minimum Volume
0.5ml
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | 2 hours |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | 6 days |
| Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | 3 months |
Reference or Target Ranges
Non-reactive
Result Interpretation
Hepatitis B Surface Antibody (Anti-HBs) Immune Status:
Non-Reactive: Not immune
Reactive: Immune to HBV
Reportable Units
Reacitve or Non-reactive
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold | 1600 mg/dL |
| Icterus Threshold | 30 mg/dL |
| Lipemia Threshold | 1500 mg/dL |
| Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly Labeled, improper specimen type |
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | 24/7 |
| Expected Turn Around Time | Routine: 4 hours |
| Stat Availability | No |
| Performing Bench | CPH Chemistry |
| Methodology/Method Description | Roche Cobas |
CPT Codes
86706
Last review/edit date
2025