Alpha Medical Lab

Hepatitis B Surface Antibody, Qualitative

Ordered Test Code:

HEPBAB

Lab Test Component Requirement
Test Name Hepatitis B Surface Antibody, Qualitative
Alpha’s Order Test Code HEPBAB
Specimen Collection Tube SST/1mL
Collection Tube Handling Plasma collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Minimum Volume 0.5mL
Transport Temperture Refrigerated
Stability Refrigerated: 14 days; Frozen: 30 days
Collection Instructions 1mL serum

Clinical Significance

The detection of anti-HBs is indicative of a prior immunologic exposure to the antigen or vaccine. To determine immune status as ≥10 mIU/mL as per CDC guidelines, please order Hepatitis B Surface Antibody, Quantitative.

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