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Hepatitis B Surface Antibody
| Test Name: | Hepatitis B Surface Antibody | ||
| Epic Order Code: | LAB472 | ||
| CPT Code: | 86706 | ||
| Specimen(s) Type: | Serum; 1.0 mL | ||
| Acceptable Container(s): |   Tops are gold and red. | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Test performed daily | ||
| Turn Around Time: | STAT: NA | ||
| Routine: 24 hours | |||
| Collection Information: | No special patient preparation is required. Obtain specimen by standard collection procedures. | ||
| Transport Information: | Deliver to lab immediately. All specimens must be signed into the laboratory. | ||
| Reference Client: | If unable to deliver to laboratory immediately, centrifuge specimen and remove serum from the red cells. Store and transport at 2-8° C within 5 days. Store and transport frozen at -20° C if unable to deliver sample within 5 days. | ||
| Causes for Rejection: | Improperly labeled, incorrect container, contaminated, insufficient quantity, incorrect/delay in transport. | ||
| Reference Range: | Not Detected | ||
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