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HelpTest Code HBABT Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antibody Monitor, Post-Transplant, Serum
Reporting Name
HBs Ab Monitor, Post-transplant, SUseful For
Monitoring serum hepatitis B virus surface antibody levels during intravenous or intramuscular hepatitis B immune globulin therapy to prevent hepatitis B virus reinfection in liver transplant recipients with known previous chronic hepatitis B
Testing Algorithm
For information see HBV Infection-Monitoring Before and After Liver Transplantation.
Method Name
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
Serum SSTNecessary Information
Date of collection is required.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation: For 24 hours before specimen collection, patient should not take multivitamins or dietary supplements (eg, hair, skin, and nail supplements) containing biotin (vitamin B7).
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Serum gel (red-top tubes are not acceptable)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.7 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge blood collection tube per manufacturer's instructions (eg, centrifuge and aliquot within 2 hours of collection for BD Vacutainer tubes).
2. Aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum SST | Frozen (preferred) | 90 days |
| Refrigerated | 6 days | |
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
| Heat-inactivated specimen | Reject |
Special Instructions
Reference Values
Not applicable
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
CPT Code Information
86317
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| HBABT | HBs Ab Monitor, Post-transplant, S | 5193-8 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| HBABT | HBs Ab Monitor, Post-transplant, S | 5193-8 |