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HelpTest Code 416 Hepatitis B Surface Antibody, Qualitative and Quantitative
Additional Codes
ALAB: HEPBAB
PowerChart: Hepatitis B Surface Antibody QL/QN
MA Cerner: Hepatitis B Surface Antibody
Test Method
Two-Step Immunoassay; Abbott Architect
Specimen Requirement
1.0 mL serum or plasma is required.
Additional Specimen Collection Information
Collect blood in a lithium heparin, green-top, EDTA purple-top or red-top tube. PST and SST (gel tubes) are acceptable. Serum or plasma should be separated from contact with the cells within 2 hours of collection. Specimens not centrifuged within 4 hours of collection may be rejected. Refrigerate the specimen if unable to assay within 8 hours of collection. Samples with >1+ lipemia must be cleared prior to analysis.
Performance
Testing is performed Monday through Sunday.
Routine: Typically completed within 4 hours after the specimen arrives at the testing site.
STAT: Typically completed within 2 hours after the specimen arrives at the testing site.
Reference Values
Qualitatiive: Reportes as Nonreactive, Equivocal or Reactive
Quantitative:
- Reactive: (>12.0 mIU/mL) Indicates acquired immunity from HBV vaccination or recovery from acute or chronic Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection.
- Equivocal: (8.0-12.0 mIU/mL) The immune status should be further assessed.
- Nonreactive: (<8.0 mIU/mL) Indicates inadequate immune response to HBV vaccination or a lack of recovery from acute or chronic Hepatitis B Virus infection.
CPT Code Information
86706 Testing for Infectious Disease Antibodies, Hepatitis B surface, antibody
United Healthcare requires a signed ABN.
Useful For
Identifying previous exposure to Hepatitis B Virus
Determining adequate immunity from Hepatitis B vaccination
LOINC Code Information
22322-2 Hepatitis B Virus Surface Ab [Presence] In Serum
16935-9 Hepatitis B virus Surface Ab [Units/Volume] In Serum