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