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Test Code LAB472 Hepatitis B Surface Antibody

Specimen Requirement

1.0 ml serum; SST acceptable

Specimen Stability

3 days at 20-25°C

7 days at 2-8° C

If >7 days freeze at -20°C

Testing Schedule

Daily

Reference Range

<8.0 mIU/mL Nonreactive: Individual is considered not immune to HBV infection.

 

>8.00 - <12.00 mIU/mL Equivocal: The immune stats of the individual should be further assessed by considering other factors, such as clinical status, follow-up testing, associated risk factors, and the use of additional diagnostic information.

 

>12.00 mIU/mL Reactive: Individual is considered immune to HBV infection.

Testing Department

Chemistry

Method

2 step Immunoassay Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)

CPT Code

86706

Outpatient Turnaround Time

24 hours after receipt

Inpatient STAT Turnaround Time

60 minutes after receipt

Inpatient Routine Turnaround Time

4 hours after receipt