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HelpTest Code HBSAB Hepatitis B Surface Antibody (HBsAb), Serum
Performing Laboratory
Trinity Health Grand Haven
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel or red top
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instruction: Avoid hemolysis and lipemia.
Reference Values
Interpretation depends on clinical setting.
Clinical correlation is required.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Methodology
Immunometric Assay
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86706
Specimen Storage and Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
| Serum | Room Temp | < 8 hours |
| Refrigerated (primary) | <48 hours | |
| Frozen | indefinite |