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HelpTest 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 |
| Positive | >11.4 m[IU]/mL | Immune to infection with HBV |
| Indeterminate | Between 8.5-11.4 m[IU]/mL | Unable to determine level of immunity |
| Negative | <8.5 m[IU]/mL | Not immune to infection with HBV |
Methodology
Electrichemiluminescence Immunoassay: ECLIA
CPT Code
86706
Loinc Code
| Test | LOINC |
| HBSB Quantitative | 22322-2 |
| HBSB Interpretation | 16935-9 |