Hepatitis B Surface Antibody, Quantitative Labcorp
Labcorp Test #: 006530, CPT: 86317
Disclaimer: Due to state regulations, Defy Medical does not offer on-demand lab testing in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, or Massachusetts.
This test is useful for quantitative (i.e., titer) evaluation of possible immunity in individuals who are at increased risk for exposure to hepatitis B (i.e., hemodialysis unit personnel, venipuncturists, etc.). This test can be used to evaluate the need for hepatitis B immune globulin after needlestick injury, to evaluate the need for hepatitis B vaccine and to follow immune status after hepatitis B vaccination.
| Why To Buy | This test is useful for quantitative (i.e., titer) evaluation of possible immunity in individuals who are at increased risk for exposure to hepatitis B (i.e., hemodialysis unit personnel, venipuncturists, etc.). This test can be used to evaluate the need for hepatitis B immune globulin after needlestick injury, to evaluate the need for hepatitis B vaccine and to follow immune status after hepatitis B vaccination. |
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| Symptoms | Abdominal pain, Acute hepatitis symptoms, Fatigue, Jaundice, Nausea, Vomiting |