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 samples, body fluids, grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens
Stability
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 14 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 14 days
Methodology
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay
Reference Range
NONREACTIVE
See also Immunology Virology Serology Appendix
See also Immunology Virology Serology Appendix
Performing Laboratory
Warde Medical Laboratory