Hepatitis B Antibodies (HBcAB, HBsAB)

General Information

Lab Name

Hepatitis B Ab

Lab Code

HBAB

Epic Name

Hepatitis B Antibody

Description

A Battery of tests for Hepatitis B virus markers in human sera by the FDA approved Abbott ARCHITECT chemiluminescent immunoassays.

Quantitative detection of Hepatitis B virus Surface IgG antibody (HBSAb). Result are reported as mIU/mL.
Qualitative detection of Hepatitis B virus Core IgG and IgM antibodies (HBCAb)

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Synonyms

HAB

Components

Code	Name
BSAB	Hepatitis B Surface Ab
IUAB	Hepatitis B Surf Ab Intl Units
BCAB	Hepatitis B Core Ab
IN32	Hepatitis B Ab Interp

Method: Chemiluminescence Immunoassay
Reference Range: See individual components
Ref. Range Notes: Per manufacture’s package insert protective level of HBSAb is ≥12 mIU/mL.

Specimen Type: Blood
Collection: Blood: 5 mL blood in GOLD TOP serum separator tube (SST).

Also acceptable: 5 mL blood in ORANGE TOP rapid serum tube (RST) or RED TOP tube
Quantity: Requested: 1 mL serum
Minimum: 0.5 mL serum

Receiving Instructions: Blood: Specimens may be stored on or off the clot, red blood cells, or separator gel for up to 3 days at room temperature (15-30°C) or up to 7 days at 2-8°C. If testing will be delayed more than 3 days for specimens stored at room temperature or more than 7 days for specimens stored at 2-8°C, remove serum from the clot, red blood cells, or separator gel and store at -20°C or colder. Avoid more than three freeze/thaw cycles.

Outside Laboratories: Specimens may be stored on or off the clot, red blood cells, or separator gel for up to 3 days at room temperature (15-30°C) or up to 7 days at 2-8°C. If testing will be delayed more than 3 days for specimens stored at room temperature or more than 7 days for specimens stored at 2-8°C, remove serum from the clot, red blood cells, or separator gel and store at -20°C or colder. Avoid more than three freeze/thaw cycles.

Unacceptable samples: Cord blood, neonatal specimens, cadaver specimens, heat-inactivated specimens, or body fluids such as saliva, urine, amniotic fluid, or pleural fluid. Specimens with obvious microbial contamination or are grossly hemolyzed.

Lab Department

Central Lab Virology(RVIR)

Frequency

Monday-Friday

Available STAT?

Performing Location(s)

CL	Virology, Renton 206-685-6656 1602 Raymond Ave SW Renton, WA 98057-3356	206-685-6656 opt 4