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Test Code HBABPV Hepatitis B Surface Antibody, Post Vaccination, Serum

Methodology

Chemiluminescence Immunoassay

Performing Laboratory

Huntsville Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s). Spin down and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated.

Reference Values

Protective immunity ≥10 mIU/mL.
Interpretation depends on clinical setting.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday.

CPT Coding

86706

Secondary ID

HHA1441

LOINC Coding

Test name LOINC Code

Hepatitis B Surface Antibody, Post Vaccination, Serum

16935-9

 

Specimen Stability Information

 

Specimen Type

Temperature

Time

Serum

RT, spun

3 days
 

Refrigerated, spun

6 days

 

Reject Due To

 

Hemolysis

Mild:

ok

Gross:

Reject

Lipemia

Mild:

ok

Gross:

Reject

Icterus

Mild:

ok

Gross:

Reject