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Clinical System Name
Hepatitis A & B Battery
Synonyms
HEP A&B
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole blood
Container(s): Gold SST, Red
Preferred Vol: 5 mL
Minimum Vol: 5 mL
Note: Hepatitis A Total Antibody requires Gold SST or Red.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: plasma
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: 2 - 8 C
Storage location: CPA refrigerator, FrigD rack. 2.0 mL serum/plasma should be removed from separator for storage.
Off-site collection: Spin blood, transfer serum/plasma to plastic aliquot container. Refrigerate specimen.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| serum | Room temp | 24 h |
| Refrigerated | 6 d | |
| Frozen | 1 m |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | M, W, F | 1 - 5 d |
Performing Laboratory
Seattle Children's Laboratory
Department
Department: Chemistry
Location: Chem West
Phone Number: (206) 987-2617
CPT Codes
87340, 86705, 86706, 86708
Methodology
Method: Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA) by Abbott Alinity i
Analytical Volume: 2 mL serum or plasma
Limitations:
Reference Range
Reference values accompany patient report.
Description
Screen includes Hepatits B Surface Antigen, Hepatitis B Surface Antibody, Hepatitis B Core IgM Antibody and Hepatitis A Total Antibody. See Related Tests below for links to individual components.