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Test Code HBSABQNQL Hepatitis B Surface Ab Ql/Qn

Alias

Hep B surface Ab

Collection Method

Venous Collection

Container

Gold Serum Tube

Instructions/Special Handling

None

Preferred Specimen

Gold Serum Tube

Acceptable Specimes

  • Serum
    • Gold SST tube
    • Red tube
  • Plasma
    • Lavender EDTA

Units

mIU/mL

Reference Ranges

Non-Reactive:  <8.5 mIU/mL

Equivocal:  >/= 8.5 - <11.5 mIU/mL

Reactive:  >/=11.5 mIU/mL

Critical Values

N/A

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis N/A
Icterus N/A
Lipemia N/A
Other QNS, Contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type

 

Specimen Stability

Ambient (15-25°C) 1 day
Refrigerated (2-8°C) 6 days serum, 2 days EDTA plasma
Frozen (-20°C) 3 months

 

Performing Site

Boone Health Laboratory

Performance Information

Days/Times Performed Daily 24/7
Expected Turn around Time Same day
Methodology/Method Description Roche Cobas - Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay

CPT Code(s)

86706

Panel Components

N/A