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HelpTest Code HBEAB Hepatitis Be Antibody
Cerner Order Code
HBEAB
Acceptable Collection Tube(s)
Preferred: Gold SST
Acceptable: Red Top or GRN PST
Specimen Draw Volume
Volume: 3.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 2.0 mL
Processing Instructions
Draw in a Gold SST or Red Top tube. Allow tube to clot for 30 minutes, centrifuge, separate serum from cells and transfer to an aliquot tube. Store and transport refrigerated.
Stability
Stability: Room temp 4 days, Refrigerated 7 days; Frozen 14 days
Rejection Criteria
Rejection criteria: Heat inactivated samples, body fluids, grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens.
Performed Test Frequency
Sunday – Thursday
Turnaround Time
2 Days
CPT(s)
86707
Methodology
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay
Performing Location
Warde Medical Laboratory, Ann Arbor, MI.