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Hepatitis B Surface Antibody Quant
Components
| Name | Method | Department | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hepatitis B Surface Ab, Quant |
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA) |
CMI, Immunology | Negative or Positive with mIU/mL quantitation |
Battery Members
Hepatitis B Surface Ab, Quant, Result, and HepB Surface Ab Interpretation
Specimen Requirements
Whole blood
| Container Type | Container Size | Specimen Volume |
|---|---|---|
PreferredRed tube, (no anticoagulant), No Gel |
3 mL | 3 mL |
AlternateGold tube, (SST) with Gel |
3.5 mL | 3 mL |
AlternatePurple tube (EDTA) |
3 mL | 3 mL |
Stability
Room temperature - 3 day(s)
Refrigerated - 7 day(s)
Specimen Preparation
- Collect by venipuncture
- Allow to clot completely at room temperature
- Transport to laboratory as soon as possible
Serum Spun, Plasma Spun
| Container Type | Container Size | Specimen Volume |
|---|---|---|
PreferredRed tube, (no anticoagulant), No Gel |
3 mL | 3 mL |
AlternateGold tube, (SST) with Gel |
3.5 mL | 3 mL |
AlternatePurple tube (EDTA) |
3 mL | 3 mL |
Stability
Refrigerated - 7 day(s)
Frozen - Indefinite month(s)
Room temperature - 3 day(s)
Specimen Preparation
- Transport to laboratory as soon as possible
- Centrifuge, remove plasma/serum and refrigerate
Reasons for Rejection
- Gross hemolysis
- Gross icterus
- Gross lipemia
- Bacterial contamination
- Wrong collection tube
CPT Code
- 86706