HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIBODY (ANTI-HBs)

Test Name

Aliases

HBS ANTIBODY

Abbreviations

ANTI-HBS, HBSAB.

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

SEROLOGY

Sub Department

INFECTIOUS

TAT Category

BUSINESS (WORKING) TIME

Estimated TAT

TAT Units

HOURS

Test Requirements

Serum in plain tube (red top) or SST tube (yellow top) or in a separation vial. Centrifuge tubes within 1 hour. Separate centrifuged serum in plain tubes within 1 hour. SHIPPING/ TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS Shipping Temperature: Refrigerated ANALYTE STABILITY Room Temperature: 7 days at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 1 month at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 1 month at -20°C

Clinical Utility

Indicates immunity to hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection from vaccination or past infection.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026