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HelpTest Code NATD Nucleic acid test for HIV, HCV & HBV
Infectious
Additional Codes
| Epic Ordering code | LAB3040381 |
|---|---|
| NBS code | LBC13210 |
| Service code | 1033818 |
Specimen Requirements
| Submit the following |
| Light purple top |
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Container/Tube: Light purple Top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3.0 mL x 2 tubes
Specimen Stability and Condition
| Whole blood (EDTA) | 72 hours, ambient/ refrigerated |
|---|---|
| Unsuitable condition (reject) | Whole blood: frozen or hemolysis |
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Days and Times Performed
TAT 2 - 4 days
Reference Interval
Limit of Detection for HIV-1 Group M: 25.7 IU/mL
Limit of Detection for HIV-1 Group O: 8.2 copies/mL
Limit of Detection for HIV-2: 4.0 IU/mL
Limit of Detection for HCV Test: 7.0 IU/mL
Limit of Detection for HBV Test: 1.4 IU/mL
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Molecular Microbiology Laboratory (MML), Microbiology division, 67724384
Useful For
Screening of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV) in stem cell donors.
Update
Last updated 3/08/2026
LOINC Code Information
74856-6