Test Code HBSQAB Hepatitis B Surface Antibody

Important Note

This test includes both quantitative and qualitative results for Hepatitis B Surface Antibody.

Epic ID

LAB3480

Preferred Collection Container: SST

Also Acceptable Collection Container: serum red top tube or EDTA purple top tube

Collection Information:

Collect 1.5 mL serum.

Serum or plasma must be separated from cells within 2 hours of collection.

Temperature	Stability	Preferred Transport
Refrigerated	6 days	X

Lithium heparin plasma

Allen Hospital Laboratory

Monday-Friday

1-3 days

Not defined

Unvaccinated: Nonreactive, <10 mIU/mL

Vaccincated: Reactive, >10 mIU/mL

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