Hepatitis B Surface Antibody
Abbreviation
BSAB
Transport Temp
2-8 C (ice packs)
Stability
store at 2-8 C up to 7 days, -20C if not tested within 7 days
Minimum Vol
0.5 mL
Alternative Specimens
Plasma (lithium heparin, sodium heparin, EDTA)
Reference Ranges
- NR-8.0-8.0-<12.0, status should be further assessed, report as Indeterminant or Equivocal and retest in a week.
- Reactive->12.0 mIU/mL
Collection Instructions
Routine venipuncture
Transport Container
Draw tube or plastic pour off tube
Methodology
2-step Immunoassay using CMIA technology
Clinical Significance
Used to determin the success of Hep B vaccine. Used to monitor the convalescence and recovery of hepatitis B infection. Detection of anti-HBs in an asymptomatic individual may indicate previous exposure to HBV or HBV vaccination
Alternative Names
Anti-HBs HBsAb
Anything else included in test?
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Serum