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Boca Biolistics Reference Laboratory > Test Menu > H > Hepatitis B Surface Antibody

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

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