| Test Name: |
HEPATITIS B VIRUS QUANTITATIVE PCR, ROCHE 8800 |
| Test Code: |
2323915 |
| Alias: |
HBV Quant
LAB11675
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| CPT Code(s): |
87517
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| Preferred Specimen: |
Plasma spun in PPT - preferred specimen collected Will accept unspun if <24h from collection |
| Container: |
PPT tube (white) - preferred specimen |
| Alternate Container: |
SST Gold top (serum) |
| Minimum Volume: |
5ml |
| Collection Instructions: |
Spin PPT tube or SST Tube after collection. If this is not possible, specimen must be received into the laboratory <24h post collection |
| Transport Temperature: |
PPT tube (spun) or SST tube (spun) at Room Temperature or Refrigerated |
| Stability: |
PPT spun or SST spun
Refrigerated: 6 days
Frozen: 12 weeks |
| Rejection Criteria: |
PPT tube or SST tube unspun >24h post colleciton |
| Additional Information: |
updated 2/8/24 |
| Schedule: |
Tuesday and Friday |
| Method: |
PCR, Roche 8800 |
| Performing Lab: |
Healthlab |
| Clinical Significance: |
This test is intended for use as an aid in the management of
patients with chronic HBV infection undergoing anti -viral therapy. The test
can be used to measure HBV DNA levels at baseline and during treatment to aid
in assessing response to treatment. The results from cobas® HBV must be
interpreted within the context of all relevant clinical and laboratory
findings. |
| Department: |
Immunology |
| Reference Ranges: |
Not Detected |
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