HEPATITIS B DNA QUANTITATION

Test Code: T129Specimen 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: 87517Testing Location: Sent to reference lab
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPE
Temperature:

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
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