Hepatitis B DNA Quantitative; Real-Time PCR
Abbrev Code: | HBVPCR | ||
Order Code: | LAB6463 | Order Name: | Hepatitis B DNA Quantitative |
Synonyms: | HBV Viral Load; HBQNT; HEPB; Hep B | ||
Methodology: | Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) | ||
CPT Codes: | 87517 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Testing is performed twice weekly; results are reported within 4 days. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 8 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 4 mL |
Container: | 10 mL Purple EDTA tube Alternate Containers: Purple (EDTA), Red (no gel), Red or gold (gel) |
Causes for Rejection: | Heparinized samples, frozen whole blood, specimen types other than EDTA plasma or red or gold (gel) serum are not acceptable for testing. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Within 24 hours of collection, centrifuge and aliquot 2 mL, 1 mL minimum. Store refrigerated or frozen. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated or frozen temperature. |
Stability: | 6 days at refrigerated temperature; 84 days frozen. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Infectious Diseases Diagnostic Laboratory (UMMC East Bank) |
Interpretive
Reference Range: |
Not detected. Reportable range of 10 - 1,000,000,000 IU/mL (1.0 - 9.0 log IU/mL).
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Limitations: | Assay is not intended for use as a screening test for the presence of HBV in blood/blood products or as a diagnostic test to confirm the presence of HBV infection. | ||||||||
Use: | Intended uses include the following: Quantification of HBV DNA in plasma or serum of patients with chronic HBV infection; Measure HBV DNA levels at baseline and during treatment to aid in assessing response to treatment; Distinguish active from inactive HBV infection. |
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