Samples thawed more than 6 times. Lithium heparin tubes are unacceptable
Collection Comments
Do not collect in Orange tube. Allow Gold tube to sit for 30 minutes to form clot. Spin for 10 minutes at 1100-1300 g in a swing bucket unit or 15 minutes in a fixed angle to separate cells from serum. Refrigerate spun tube. Remember to properly labeltube with patient name, DOB, test and collect date. Serum from Red tube must be transfered to an aliquot tube.
The Hepatitis B surface antibody test (surface antigen is a protein on the Hepatitis B virus) is typically used to detect previous infection with Hepatitis B virus. This test is also used to assess the effectiveness of Hepatitis B vaccination.
Performed
Monday - Friday; Days, Evenings
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence
Reported
1 - 3 days
Performing Lab
Chemistry
Synonyms
7206
Hep B Surface Ab
HBsAB
Reference Chart
CPT Codes
86706
LOINC Codes
NAME
LOINC
Result
Hep B Surf Ab QN
16935-9
Test Code (Outreach Synonym)
7206
Catalog Code
59582237
Collection
Collect
Blood, Gold
Preferred Draw Volume
7 mL
Minimum Draw Volume
1 mL
Other Acceptable Containers
Red
Pediatric Collection
2 microtainers
Unacceptable Conditions
Samples thawed more than 6 times. Lithium heparin tubes are unacceptable
Collection Comments
Do not collect in Orange tube. Allow Gold tube to sit for 30 minutes to form clot. Spin for 10 minutes at 1100-1300 g in a swing bucket unit or 15 minutes in a fixed angle to separate cells from serum. Refrigerate spun tube. Remember to properly labeltube with patient name, DOB, test and collect date. Serum from Red tube must be transfered to an aliquot tube.
The Hepatitis B surface antibody test (surface antigen is a protein on the Hepatitis B virus) is typically used to detect previous infection with Hepatitis B virus. This test is also used to assess the effectiveness of Hepatitis B vaccination.
