Unit Code 8254:
Hepatitis B Surface Antibody, Qualitative/Quantitative, Serum
Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Identifying previous exposure to hepatitis B virus
Determining adequate immunity from hepatitis B vaccination
Special Instructions and Forms
Describes specimen collection and preparation information, test algorithms, and other information pertinent to test. Also includes pertinent information and consent forms to be used when requesting a particular test
Method Name
A short description of the method used to perform the test
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay
This assay provides both qualitative and quantitative
results.
See "HBV Infection-Diagnostic Approach and Management
Algorithm" in Special Instructions.
Reporting Name
A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name
HBs Antibody, S
Ordering Mnemonic
An alternate Mayo code (to the Unit Code) for a test
HBAB
Aliases
Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
Antibody to Hepatitis B Surface Ag
Australia Bs Antibody
Hepatitis B Surface Ab (Anti-HBs), S
Hepatitis B Surface Antibody-Quant
Hepatitis Bs Ab
Hepatitis Vaccine Immunity
Soft-HBAB


