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HelpTest Code HBQNT Hepatitis B Surface Antibody, Qual/Quant
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Epic EAP: LAB2584
Epic Description: HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIBODY, QUAL/QUANT
Synonym
Hep B
Specimen Type
Blood
To reduce recollections, the Ochsner sites prefer a Serum Gel tube (Gold or Tiger Top) for this test.
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel |
6.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Alternate | Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel OR Lavender, EDTA | 6.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum/plasma into plastic vial. Freeze specimen. Transport frozen on dry ice.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.5 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Warde Laboratories, Referral code: HBSAB
Assay Frequency
Monday – Friday
Routine Turnaround Time
3 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Separate serum from cells ASAP. Aliquot serum/plasma into plastic vial. Freeze immediately. Transport frozen on dry ice.
CPT Code Information
86706