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Test Code FHBG Hepatitis B Virus Genotyping

Additional Codes

Epic Ordering Code LAB3041879
NBS code LBC06114
Service code 36989

Reporting Name

Hepatitis B Virus Genotype

Specimen Type

Plasma EDTA


Specimen Required


Specimen Type: Plasma

Collection Container/Tube: EDTA (lavender or pink top)

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 2 mL Plasma

Collection Instructions:

1.Centrifuge and aliquot 2 mL plasma into a plastic vial.

2. Send frozen.

Additional Information: This test may be unsuccessful if the HBV Viral load is less than log 3.0 or 1000 IU/mL of plasma.


National University Hospital-Singapore Note:

NUH Outreach Laboratories:
Specimen Requirements
Submit the following:
Container: Purple Top
Processing Requirements
Centrifuge and aliquot plasma into a Mayo plastic tube.
Specimen type: Plasma
Volume: 2 mL
Storage/transport requirements: Frozen

Specimen Minimum Volume

Plasma: 0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Plasma EDTA Frozen (preferred) 42 days
  Refrigerated  7 days
  Ambient  72 hours

Reject Due To

Thawing: Cold OK; Warm OK
Heparinized specimens Reject

Method Name

Polymerase Chain Reaction/Sequencing

Day(s) Performed

Tuesday, Friday

Report Available

10 to 21 days
National University Hospital-Singapore Note:

Please note that this is a referral test requiring transport to the external testing facility and an additional 3-5 days is required.

Reference Values

Not detected

Performing Laboratory

ARUP Laboratories

CPT Code Information

87912

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
FHBG Hepatitis B Virus Genotype 32366-7

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
Z3195 Hepatitis B Genotype 32366-7
Z3196 HBV Surface Antigen Mutations 32366-7
Z3197 HBV RT Polymerase Mutations Unable to Verify

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determine by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purpose.
National University Hospital-Singapore Additional Information:

Last updated 28/07/2026