Hepatitis B Battery
General Information
Lab Name
Hepatitis B Battery
Lab Code
HBB
Epic Name
Hepatitis B Battery
Description
A Battery of tests for Hepatitis B virus markers in human sera by the FDA approved Abbott Architect test method:
- Quantitative detection of Hepatitis B virus Surface IgG antibody (HBSAb). Results are reported as mIU/mL.
- Qualitative detection of Hepatitis B virus Surface Antigen (HBSAg)
- Qualitative detection of Hepatitis B virus Core IgG and IgM antibodies (HBCAb)
Reactive HBSAg tests are confirmed by neutralization assay at no charge. Confirmed positives are reflexed to Hepatitis B Quantitative [HBVQNT] for final confirmation with an additional charge.
For HBSAg testing without reflex testing, see Hepatitis B Surface Antigen without PCR reflex for REACTIVE [HBSAGX].
For ordering individual battery components:
HBSAb, see Hepatitis B Surface Antibody (HBsAb) [HBSA].
HBSAg, see Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) with reflex to PCR for REACTIVE [HBSAG].
HbCAb, see Hepatitis B Core Antibody (HBcAb) [HBCA].
Synonyms
HABB, HABC, Hepatitis B Serology
Components
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| HBAG | Hepatitis B Surface Antigen w/Reflex |
| BSAB | Hepatitis B Surface Ab |
| IUAB | Hepatitis B Surf Ab Intl Units |
| BCAB | Hepatitis B Core Ab |
| IN2 | Hepatitis B Battery Interp |
Interpretation
Method
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay
Reference Range
See individual components
Ref. Range Notes
Per manufacture’s package insert protective level of HBSAb is ≥12 mIU/mL.
Guidelines
Ordering & Collection
Specimen Type
Collection
All Locations: 2 tubes required if reflex testing is ordered
Preferred: 5 mL blood in GOLD SST tube plus 5 mL blood in PEARL PPT tube
Also acceptable: 5 mL blood in ORANGE RST or RED TOP tube plus a 5 mL PEARL PPT tube for reflexive testing.
Note: If no PEARL PPT is received, any reflexive molecular testing can be done on GOLD SST, LAVENDER or RED TOP Tube that has not been on automated lines.
Quantity
requested: 1.0 mL serum
minimum: 0.5 mL serum
Processing
GOLD SST tube: Specimens may be stored on or off the clot, red blood cells, or separator gel for up to 3 days at room temperature (15-30°C) or up to 7 days at 2-8°C. If testing will be delayed more than 3 days for specimens stored at room temperature or more than 7 days for specimens stored at 2-8°C, remove serum from the clot, red blood cells, or separator gel and store at -20°C or colder. Avoid more than three freeze/thaw cycles.
PEARL PPT tube: centrifuge within 6 hours of collection and freeze spun PEARL PPT tube at -20°C. Route frozen PEARL tubes to UW SPS -20°C freezer rack 80. [ok to freeze spun pearl top tubes on gel.]
Unacceptable samples: Cord blood, neonatal specimens, cadaver specimens, heat-inactivated specimens, or body fluids such as saliva, urine, amniotic fluid, or pleural fluid. Specimens with obvious microbial contamination or are grossly hemolyzed.
Performance
LIS Dept Code
Clinical Virology (CVIR)
Performing Location(s)
| Other |
Virology, Eastlake
206-685-6656 Virology Laboratory, Ste 320 |
|---|
Frequency
Monday-Friday
Available STAT?
No