Hepatitis B Surface Antigen, Antibody (Anti-HBs)

Source	Blood
Mnemonic	AHBS
Specimen Requirements	1 x 5 mL gold top SST tube 0.5 mL serum for each determination.
Specimen Handling	If patient is known to be HBsAg positive all specimens collected on the patient MUST be transported under TDG regulations.
Additional Information	If physician requests Hepatitis Immune Status and does not indicate Hep A or B, order both AHBS and AHAVT.
Testing Location	RIA
Testing Frequency	Monday to Friday
Alternate Name(s)	One of Hepatitis Serological Markers Anti-HBs (Antibody to Hepatitis B Surface Antigen) Hepatitis B Immunity
Reference Interval	negative

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