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Clinical System Name
Employee Hepatitis B Immune Status
Synonyms
aHBs; E HEP B IS; E HBSAB
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole blood
Container(s): Gold SST, Red, Gold microtainer, Dark Green/Sodium Heparin, Lt. Green/Lithium Heparin Microtainer, Lavender/EDTA
Preferred Vol: 2.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 1.0 mL
Note: Samples collected by WHS are routinely received same day, unspun. Hepatitis B Surface Antibody testing is acceptable under these conditions, but samples should be spun on receipt in lab.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: 2-8 C
Storage location: CPA refrigerator, FrigD rack. Serum should be removed from separator for storage.
Off-site collection: This test is only available for Seattle Children's employees. Spin blood. Transfer serum to plastic aliquot container. Send refrigerated.
Note: Performed with other Hepatitis assays. Specimen may be stored in same container as Hepatitis A total, Hepatitis B Core IgM, Hepatitis B Surface antigen, Hepatitis C Ab
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| serum/plasma | Room temp | 3 d |
| Refrigerated | 7 d | |
| Frozen -20 C | 2 m |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | M, W, F day shift | 1 - 5 d |
Performing Laboratory
Seattle Children's Laboratory
Department
Department: Chemistry
Location: Chem West
Phone Number: (206) 987-2617
Methodology
Method: Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA) on the Alinity i
Analytical Volume: 0.25 mL serum
Limitations:
Reference Range
Reference values accompany patient report.