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Test ID BLOD0341 Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) DNA Quantitative PCR

AKA

Hep B Quant, HBV Quant, Viral Load, Hepatitis B Quant

Specimen Type/Requirements

Lavender top (EDTA) tube – Plasma (preferred)

Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube – Serum

Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube – Serum

 

Test is not affected by hemolysis, lipemia or icterus.

Specimen Volume

 Preferred Volume     1.0 mL   
 Minimun Volume     0.5 mL

 

Stability/Transport

 Room Temperature     20 hours     
 Refrigerated     72 hours     
 Frozen     60 days     Preferred for transport   

 

Performed Test Frequency

Monday

Report Available

1 - 7 days

Additional Information

Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) DNA Quantitative PCR test is intended for use as an aid in the management of patients with chronic Hepatitis B viral infection undergoing anti-viral treatment.

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls

CPT

87517