Preferred Sample Type
Suitable Specimen Types
- Serum
5ml
Turnaround Time
5 daysSample Stability
Stored for 2 yearsHepatitis B surface antibody - post vaccination
General Information
The Abbott Alinity Anti-HBs assay is a Chemiluminescent Microparticle
Immunoassay (CMIA) for the quantitative determination of antibody to
Hepatitis B surface antigen (anti-HBs) in human serum and plasma.
Patient Preparation
For taking blood samples we recommend that users follow either their local protocols or “The Royal Marsden Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures”.
Red top blood (serum) samples
- Sufficient blood for the test should be drawn into red topped (no additive) vacuum tubes.
Reference Range
<10= neg="" 10-100="recommend" booster="">100=immune
Specifications
- EQA Scheme?: Yes
- EQA Status: NEQAS