Test Code HBSB Hepatitis B Surface Antibody, Qualitative/Quantitative

Performing Laboratory

Hunterdon Medical Center

Useful For

Determining immunity following hepatitis B vaccination.

Identifying previous exposure to hepatitis B virus.

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube
Preferred	SST
Acceptable	Red Top
Specimen Volume	1.0 mL
Minimum Volume	0.5 mL

Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated 2-8°C

Specimen Stability

Temperature	Time Frame
Refrigerated 2-8°C	6 days

Day(s) Test Set up

Monday through Friday

Reference Values

Result	Quantitative Result	Immune Status
Reactive	>9.9 m[IU]/mL	Immune (Reactive)
Non-Reactive	<10 m[IU]/mL	Not Immune (Non-reactive)

Methodology

Electrichemiluminescence Immunoassay: ECLIA

CPT Code

86706

Loinc Code

Test	LOINC
HBSB Quantitative	22322-2
HBSB Interpretation	16935-9