Hepatitis B Surface Antibody

Laboratory Fee Schedule
Procedure #: MBJ0211A
CPT:86706

Synonym(s):	EIA for the Detection of Hepatitis B Surface Antibody
Requisition Form	G-2A
Test Description	A qualitative and quantitative enzyme immunoassay for the detection of antibody to hepatitis B surface antigen in human serum.
Pre-Approval Needed	N/A
Supplemental Information Required	N/A
Supplemental Form(s)	N/A
Performed on Specimens from (sources)	Human
Sample/Specimen Type for Testing	Serum
Minimum Volume/Size Required	500 µL
Storage/Preservation Prior to Shipping	Serum separated from the clot stored at 2°C-8°C up to 48 hours or if longer, it should be frozen at -20°C or below or shipped on dry ice until use.
Transport Medium	N/A
Specimen Labeling	At least 2 patient specific identifiers: First and last name as one identifier and a DOB or a unique patient specific identifier (e.g. Medical Record number); must match information on submission form (G2-A).
Shipping and Specimen Handling Requirements	Ship according to Dangerous Goods Regulations, IATA, and/or CFR 49. Handled as infectious agent using universal precautions. Triple contained in accordance with federal shipping regulations for infectious agents. Additional forms & resources
Method	Enzyme Immunoassay for antibody detection
Turn-around Time	4 working days
Interferences/Limitations	This assay does not differentiate between a vaccine induced immune response and an immune response induced by infection with HBV.
Common Causes for Rejection	Insufficient quantity, unacceptable specimen type or source, improper shipping conditions, expired media or collection container, discrepancies between specimen label and submission form, and/or incomplete or missing submission form
Additional Information	A non-reactive result does not exclude the possibility of exposure to hepatitis B virus.