vie. vb, vies, vying or vied. 1. (intr; foll by with or for) to contend for superiority or victory (with) or strive in competition (for). 2. (tr) to offer, exchange, or display in rivalry. [C15: probably from Old French envier to challenge, from Latin invÄ«tÄre to invite].
On rare occasions, a halfback is asked to throw the ball when running a HB option. This play is generally referred to as a half-back pass, regardless if the player throwing the football is a tailback or fullback.
HB s Ab. Abbreviation for antibody to the hepatitis B surface antigen. To test blood for the presence of antibodies that would indicate a past or current hepatitis B infection. Serum (1 mL) collected in a gold-, red-, or red/gray-top tube.Place separated serum into a standard transport tube within 2 hr of collection.(Method: Enzyme immunoassay) Negative.o test blood for the presence of antibodies that would indicate a past or current hepatitis B infection. Serum (1 mL) collected in a gold-, red-, or red/gray-top tube. Place separated serum into a standard transport tube within 2 hr of collection. (Method: Enzyme immunoassay) Negative.