Hepatitis B Surface Antibody

Department

Immunology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

HBSA

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0923

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

21 days

Synonyms

Hepatitis B Post Vaccination Check
HBsAb

Turnaround Time

1 day

Specimen Type

• Plasma
• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Acceptable

• Plain (Red Top)
• SST II (Gold Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Acceptable

• Plain (Red Top)

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.4

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