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Catalog ID HBVQNT Hepatitis B Virus DNA Quantitation by PCR

CPOE Test Name

Ref Hepatitis B (HBV) Quant, HBVQNT

Synonyms

Hepatitis B Virus DNA Quantitation by PCR, HBV viral load

Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen Requirements

2.0 mL blood; gold SST tube

Storage and Transport

Serum stored frozen until ready for transport to Viracor Eurofins Laboratory

Reference Range

See reference lab report

Interpretation

Results in copies/mL and log10

Causes for Rejection

Specimens other than serum, warm or cool serum, heparinized serum

Turn Around Time

5-10 business days from time of collection

CPT / HCPCS Code

87517

Performing Lab

Viracor Eurofins Laboratory

Methodology

RT PCR