Test Details
Mnemonic
HBEAB
Ordering Code
3000700
CPT-4 Code(s)
86707
Specimen Information
Collect
Serum separator tube (SST)
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells and send 1.0 mL serum refrigerated in a screw capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
Plasma: EDTA, heparin, sodium citrate
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Heat inactivated specimens, grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens.
Obvious microbial contamination.
Obvious microbial contamination.
Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 3 months
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 3 months
Methodology
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay
Reference Range
NONREACTIVE
See also Immunology Virology Serology Appendix
See also Immunology Virology Serology Appendix
Performing Laboratory
Warde Medical Laboratory
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes