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HelpTest Code HBSAB Hepatitis B Surface Antibody
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB472
Epic Description: HBSAB (HEP B SURFACE ANTIBODY)
Synonym
Hepatitis B Surface Antibody (Qualitative)
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel |
6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
| Alternate | Lavender, EDTA or Green, Lithium Heparin | 6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum/plasma into plastic vial. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
Aliquot Requirements
SERUM/PLASMA
Optimum 3.0 mL
Minimum 2.0 mL
Performing Lab
Ochsner LSU Shreveport and LSU Monroe
Assay Frequency
Monday – Friday
Routine Turnaround Time
2 days
CSR Storage Requirements
Transport specimen to Chemistry Lab.
CPT Code Information
86706