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Test Code HBVVL HEPATITIS B VIRUS (HBV) QUANTITATIVE DNA, POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION (PCR), SERUM

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Software Test Code
Label Text                                                HBVVL                                                                   
EPIC LAB951

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Quantifying HBV DNA in the serum of patients with chronic HBV infection; monitoring progression of chronic HBV infection and/or response to anti-HBV therapy

This assay should not be used for initial evaluation of patients with HBV infection. Laboratory evaluation of HBV status should begin with HBV serological marker tests.

Method Name

TMA (Transcription Mediated Amplification)

Reference Values

Undetected
(positive results with the comment, “HBV DNA detected, but less than 10 IU/mL", indicate that HBV DNA is present but at a level below the quantifiable range of this assay.)

When clinically indicated, follow-up testing by this assay is recommended in 1 to 3 months.
The quantification range of this test is 10 to 1,000,000,000 IU/mL

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday

Report Available

1 Day

Specimen Type

Serum

Preferred Container

Serum Separator Tube (SST)

 

Preferred Volume

Serum: 3 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Minimum Volume

Serum: 0.725 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Specimen Collection and Handling

1. Spin specimen, aseptically remove serum/plasma from clot within 24 hours of collection and send frozen.

2. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Serum

Frozen: 2 Months

Refrigerated: 5 Days

Must be spun/separated within: 6 Hours

Note: Stability information also applies to plasma specimens.

Add On Capable

Yes

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code

CPT Description

CPT Disclaimer
87517 Infectious Agent Detection by Nucleic Acid (DNA or RNA), Hepatitis B Virus, Quantification  

Keywords

HBV (HEPATITIS B VIRAL) DNA

HEPATITIS B VIRAL DNA (HBV-DNA) ULTRA-SENSITIVE, QUANTITATIVE

Performing Laboratory Location

NorDx Laboratories

LOINC Code Information

42595-9

Acceptable Alternative Container(s)

Lavender Top Tube (EDTA) – EDTA plasma

Red Top Tube

Rejection Information

SERUM OR PLASMA NOT BEING SEPARATED FROM CELLS WITHIN 6 HOURS OF DRAW