HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIBODY QUANTITATIVE

Synonyms: HBsAb
Computer Code: (HBABQ)
Specimen Collection: 3 mL whole blood (gold top preferred; red top acceptable)
Minimum Volume: 2 mL
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Allow to clot, centrifuge for 20 minutes, refrigerate.
Reference Values: <8.00 - negative > or = 8.00 - <12.00 grey zone > or = 12.00 - positive interphepantigandantibodassayreslts.pdf
Lab Code: Serology
Requisition: HEP/ VIRUS
Test Frequency: Mon-Fri
Routine TAT: 1-3 days
Stat TAT: N/A
CPT Code(s): 86706
LCD or NCD:
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII