Test Name
Hepatitis B Surface Antibody
LIS CodeHBAT
Availability7 days per week
Lab Section
Chemistry
Fluid TypeSerum
Test Includes
Includes screen and HBsAb concentration.
Specimen Tube Type TransportPreferred Non Gel Red Top
Container Whole Blood Required7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top
Summary Test NameHepatitis B Surface Antibody
Specimen Preparation OutreachSpin within 4 hours of collection. Refrigerate until courier pickup.
Specimen Stability2 days refrigerated 2-8°C
Minimum Volume0.5 ml whole blood
Specimen TransportRefrigerate
Specimen Preparation In HouseSpin/separate and refrigerate until analysis
Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats6 hours
Reference ValueNone