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HelpTest Code HBVP1 Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) DNA PCR, quantitative
Additional Codes
| Epic Ordering code | LA951 |
|---|---|
| NBS code | LBC04507 |
| Service code | 1033012 |
Specimen Requirements
| Submit the following | ||
| Preferred | ||
| Light purple | Red top Tube | Gold top SST |
Preferred:
Submit only one of the following:
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Container/Tube: Light purple Top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3.0 mL x 2 tubes
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Container/Tube: Gold SST/Red Top (Plain)
Specimen Volume: 5.0 mL
Acceptable:
Specimen Type: Serum/Plasma
Container/Tube: Sterile Container
Specimen Volume: 2.0 mL
Specimen Stability and Condition
| Whole Blood (EDTA / Plain) | 72 hours, ambient/refrigerated |
|---|---|
| Serum/Plasma | 7 days, refrigerated |
| Unsuitable condition (reject) | Whole Blood: Frozen or hemolysis |
Methodology
Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction, Quantitative
Days and Times Performed
TAT 1 - 3 days
Reference Interval
Limit of Quantification:
1.0E+01 – 1.0E+09 IU/mL (1.0 - 9.0 log IU/mL)
Lower Limit of Detection:
2.7 IU/mL (0.43 log IU/mL)
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Molecular Microbiology Laboratory (MML) Microbiology division, 67724384
Useful For
For detection and quantification of hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA in serum or plasma of patients with confirmed chronic HBV infection to monitor disease progression and response to anti-HBV therapy
Update
Last updated 3/08/2026
LOINC Code Information
42595-9; 48398-2