Hepatitis B Surface Antibody, Quantitative Labcorp
Labcorp Test #: 006530, CPT: 86317
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 |