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Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Antibody

TEST NAMEHepatitis B Surface Antigen Antibody
DEPARTMENTSERO
TESTSS23
DESCRIPTIONChemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA) for qualitative determination of antibody to Hepatitis B surface antigen, as a response to vaccination or immune status.
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS

SPECIMEN: Serum, 0.350 ml

CONTAINER: Serum Separator Tube (SST), (1 Tiger Top, or 1 Gold Top), or 1 Red Top.

COLLECTION: See serology specimen collection guide for details. Plastic tubes only.

TRANSPORT CONDITIONS: Room Temperature (21-22°C): 3 days

Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days

Frozen -20°C: serum only

TURNAROUND TIME (TAT)2 days
REFERENCE RANGENegative
TEST METHODCMIA, Abbott
CPT CODES86706