HBV DNA QT
Hepatitis B (HBV) DNA Quantitative by PCR
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3629
Synonyms:
HBVQN
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Serum gel tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
1.5 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.8 mL
Specimen Processing:
1. Centrifuge blood collection tube per collection tube manufacturer's instructions (eg, centrifuge within 2 hours of collection for BD Vacutainer tubes).
2. Aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
3. Ship specimen frozen on dry ice only.
4. If shipment will be delayed for more than 24 hours, freeze serum at -20 to -80 degrees C (up to 84 days) until shipment on dry ice.
Store and Transport:
Frozen
Stability:
Frozen - 84 weeks
Refrigerated - 6 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Gross Hemolysis: Reject
CPT Codes:
87517 - HBV Real-Time PCR Quant (EAP 30021397)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Saturday
Turnaround Time:
2-4 days
Method:
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Notes:
To avoid delays in turn around time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.