Test ID HBBSN Hepatitis B Surface Antibody Screen, Qualitative/Quantitative, Serum
Ordering Guidance
If patient is being monitored for hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIG) therapy after organ transplantation, order HBABT / Hepatitis B Surface Antibody Monitor, Post-Transplant, Serum.
This test should not be used for prenatal screening of pregnant individuals with or without risk factors for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. For testing such, order HBABP / Hepatitis B Surface Antibody Prenatal, Qualitative/Quantitative, Serum.
This test should not be used for diagnostic testing of symptomatic individuals to evaluate post-vaccination immunity status or post-acute infection status of HBV. For testing such patients, order HBAB / Hepatitis B Surface Antibody, Qualitative/Quantitative, Serum.
Necessary Information
Date of collection is required.
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge blood collection tube per collection tube manufacturer's instructions (eg, centrifuge and aliquot within 2 hours of collection for BD Vacutainer tubes).
2. Aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Useful For
Identifying previous exposure to hepatitis B virus
Testing Algorithm
For more information see Hepatitis B: Testing Algorithm for Screening, Diagnosis, and Management
Special Instructions
Method Name
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CIA)
Reporting Name
HBs Antibody Scrn, SSpecimen Type
Serum SSTSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum SST | Frozen (preferred) | 28 days | |
Refrigerated | 7 days | ||
Ambient | 24 hours |
Reference Values
HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIBODY
Unvaccinated: Negative
Vaccinated: Positive
HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIBODY, QUANTITATIVE
Unvaccinated: <5.0 mIU/mL
Vaccinated: ≥12.0 mIU/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 3 daysPerforming Laboratory

Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
86706
G0499 (if appropriate)
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
HBBSN | HBs Antibody Scrn, S | 5193-8 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
HBASN | HBs Antibody Scrn, S | 10900-9 |
HBSQN | HBs Antibody, Quantitative, S | 5193-8 |
Forms
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