Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) DNA Detection and Quantification by Real-Time PCR
Order Name
HBVQN
Revision Date 12/06/2019
Revision Date 12/06/2019
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) DNA Detection and Quantification by Real-Time PCR
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| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1.5 mL (0.8 mL) | Serum | Serum Gel Tube | Frozen |
| Instructions | Ship specimen frozen on dry ice only. 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. Label specimen with Mobilab label or with patient name (first and last), date of birth, date and time of collection, collector initials, and test(s) being ordered. |
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| Reference Range | Undetected | |||
| Methodology | Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Monday through Saturday; 7 a.m.-4 p.m. |
| Expected TAT | 1-4 Days |
| Notes | Specimen Stability: Frozen (preferred) - 84 Days Refrigerated - 6 Days |
| CPT Code(s) | 87517 |
| Lab Section | NRLS-Mayo Medical Laboratories |