HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIBODY (anti-HBs), QUANTITATIVE, BLOOD
Includes both Qualitative and Quantitative results.
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay
	Test Performed At:
		Mayo Medical Laboratories #8254
	Specimen Required:
		Collect 3.0 mL (minimum 1.2 mL) of whole blood in a plain red-top tube(s) or serum gel tube(s).
		NOTE:	1.	THE FOLLOWING SPECIMENS WILL NOT BE TESTED:
				A.	HEAT-TREATED SPECIMENS
				B.	SPECIMENS CONTAINING PRECIPITATE
	Laboratory Notes:
		Spin, separate within 24 hours of draw and send 1.0 mL (minimum 0.5 mL) serum, frozen in a 5 mL screw-cap plastic vial.
		NOTE:	1.	Heparinized specimens are NOT acceptable.
			2.	Reject due to gross hemolysis, gross lipemia, and/or gross icteric
			3.	Reject if > 1 freeze/ thaw cycle.
	Reference Values:
		Negative
		Interpretation depends on clinical setting. See special instruction section, “HBV Infection-Diagnostic Approach and Management Algorithm”.
	Day(s) Test Set Up:
		Monday – Sunday; varies
	Cut-Off Time:
	Turn Around Time:
		3–4 days
	CPT Code:
		86706
	KIDDOS Order Name:
		Hepatitis B Surface Antibody Ql/Qn
	Cerner Order Name:
		HepBs Ab Quant/Qual

Last Updated 10/09

Last Reviewed 10/09