Test Overview
Test Methodology

Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

Test Usage

Presence of hepatitis antibody indicates previous hepatitis B infection or vaccination. The performance of this assay has not been established with cord blood, neonatal specimens, cadaver specimens, heat-inactivated samples or body fluids other than serum.

Reference Range *

Non-Reactive: <10 mIU/mL (no immunization); Reactive: >=10 mIU/mL (immunization or previous hepatitis B infection).

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Daily, 24 hours
Analytic Time

4 hours

Soft Order Code
HBSAB
MiChart Code
Hepatitis B Surface Antibody
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Chemical Pathology
    Section
    Automation
    Specimen Requirements
    Collection Instructions

    Collect specimen in an SST or red top tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
    Storage conditions:
    Refrigerate at 2-8C for 7 days, for long term storage, freeze at -20C with up to 4 freeze/thaw cycles.
    Post-vaccination samples should be collected 4-6 weeks from the date of vaccination.

    Alternate Specimen

    Red Top Tube; Green Top Tube (heparinized plasma); Lavender Top Tube (EDTA plasma)

    Normal Volume

    1.0 mL serum

    Minimum Volume

    0.5 mL serum

    Billing
    CPT Code
    86706
    Fee Code
    32025
    LOINC
    5193-8
    NY State Approved
    No