ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antibody : 0020090

Mnemonic: HBSAB

Methodology: Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Collect: Serum separator tube. Also acceptable: Lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA).

Specimen Preparation: Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Heparinized plasma. Specimens containing particulate material. Heat-inactivated , severely hemolyzed, or lipemic specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Indefinitely (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Reference Interval:
Less than 10.00  IU/L: Negative
Greater than or equal to 10.00  IU/L: Positive
Interpretive Data: Result greater than or equal to 10.00 IU/L implies immunity.  For post-hepatitis B vaccine antibody testing guidelines for the general public, refer to MMWR 1990;39(S2):1-23;  and for health care workers refer to MMWR 1997;46 (No. RR-18).
Note: Results greater than 1,000.00 IU/L are reported as greater than 1,000.00 IU/L
CPT Code(s): 86317
Cross References: HBsAB (Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antibody), Hepatitis B Immunity (Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antibody), Hepatitis B Surface Antibody, Quantitative (Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antibody)