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HelpTest Code HBVP1 Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) DNA PCR, Quantitative
Infectious
Additional Codes
LOINC: 42595-9; 48398-2
Specimen Requirements
Preferred:
Submit only one of the following:
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3mL x 2 tubes
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Yellow/Red top (plain)
Specimen Volume: 5mL
Acceptable:
Specimen Type: Plasma/Serum
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: 2mL
Days and Times Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, TAT 6 working days
Methodology
Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction, Quantitative
Service Code
1033012
Update
Last updated 29/05/2023
Unacceptable Condition
| Whole blood | Frozen or hemolysis |
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Specimen Stability
| Whole blood (EDTA/plain) | 72 hours, ambient/refrigerated |
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| Plasma/Serum | 7 days, refrigerated |
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Molecular Diagnosis Centre, 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
Reference
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)