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Notification Type
Back HEPATITIS B DNA QUANTITATION | |
|---|---|
| Test Code:E171 | Specimen Collection:Serum |
| Component: Hepatitis B Virus DNA | Method: Real-Time PCR |
| Collection Notes:Separate plasma or serum from cells by centrifugation within 24-hours of collection. Do not freeze whole blood or any samples stored in a primary tube. Transport frozen | |
| Clinical Utility:The quantitation of hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA is a useful method for monitoring HBV replication. | |
| CPT Code:87517 | Testing Location:Sent to reference lab |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Serum (1 mL) Ambient 8 Hours Refrigerated 7 Days Frozen 180 Days EDTA plasma (1 mL) EDTA Ambient 8 Hours Refrigerated 7 Days Frozen 180 Days Lithium heparin plasma (1 mL) Ambient 8 Hours Refrigerated 7 Days Frozen 3 Days Sodium heparin plasma (1 mL) Ambient Hours Refrigerated 7 Days Frozen 3 Days | |