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