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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