Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antibody, Quant. Serum, Mayo, Reflab
SoftLab Order Code
HBAB
Epic Order Name
Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antibody, Quant. Serum, Mayo, Reflab
Epic Order ID
LAB4301
Additional Test Information
This diagnostic test should be used for testing individuals to evaluate post-acute infection status of hepatitis B virus.
This test should not be used for screening asymptomatic, nonpregnant or pregnant individuals with or without risk factors for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. For screening such patients, order HBSAB - Hepatitis B Surface Antibody
Sample Type
Serum
Collection Container
SST (Gold Top Serum Separator tube)
Note: Plain red top tubes are not acceptable
Alternative Collection Container
RST Orange top Serum Separator tube)
Red/Black Speckle top (Serum tube)
Collecting Volume
1.4 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
1.2 mL
Storage or Stability
Frozen (stable 72 hours ambient, 6 days refrigerated)
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis, gross lipemia, gross icterus
Patient Preparation
For 24 hours before specimen collection, patient should not take multivitamins or dietary supplements (eg, hair, skin, and nail supplements) containing biotin (vitamin B7).