L635

Test CODE NAME

L635

Hepatitis Be Virus Antibody

Methodology: Enzyme immunoassay (EIA)
Performed: Varies
Reported: 5-6 days
Specimen Required:

Collect: Red-top tube OR Gel-barrier tube OR Lavender-top (EDTA) tube - 1 ml serum or plasma.

Collection:   If tube other than a gel-barrier tube is used, transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Stability : After separation from cells: Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen 1 month 

Causes for Rejection:  Non-EDTA plasma specimen; PST gel-barrier tube

Note: This test is approved for NY .
Performing Lab 
LabCorp Laboratory Corporation of America
CPT Code(s): 86707