Hepatitis B Virus DNA, Quantitative,Real-Time PCR
Order Code:
HBVDNA
Test Summary
This test enables the detection and quantitation of HBV DNA in serum and EDTA plasma
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
5 mL serum (SST) or 5 mL plasma (EDTA) 2 LAVENDER TOP TUBES separated serum or plasma from whole blood within 24 hours of collection by centrifugation. Transfer the plasma to sterile, polypropylene screw-cap vial. Can be stored for 6 days at 2-8 degrees Celsius.
Minimum Volume
4 mL plasma
Instructions
5 mL serum (SST) or 5 mL plasma (EDTA) 2 LAVENDER TOP TUBES separated serum or plasma from whole blood within 24 hours of collection by centrifugation. Transfer the plasma to sterile, polypropylene screw-cap vial. Can be stored for 6 days at 2-8 degrees Celsius.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Sterile, polypropylene screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
SST and EDTA (lavender top) tubes not centrifuged: Room Temperature
Serum and EDTA Plasma (spun down and serum/plasma transferred to plastic tube: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature: 24 hours
- Refrigerated: 6 days
- Frozen: At least 6 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
1 mL plamsa from EDTA. Separate plasma from cells within 24 hours of collection.
Unacceptable Specimens
Unspun PPT tube or Heparinized samples
Order Code
HBVDNA
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB6901
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 87517
Billing Code
- 300065
CPT Statement
Methodology
Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Molecular/Serology
Reference Range
Reportable range is 10 to 1,000,000,000 IU/mL (1.00 to 9.00 Log IU/mL).
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Thursday; MD; Report available 1-7 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
5 mL serum (SST) or 5 mL plasma (EDTA) 2 LAVENDER TOP TUBES separated serum or plasma from whole blood within 24 hours of collection by centrifugation. Transfer the plasma to sterile, polypropylene screw-cap vial. Can be stored for 6 days at 2-8 degrees Celsius.
Minimum Volume
4 mL plasma
Instructions
5 mL serum (SST) or 5 mL plasma (EDTA) 2 LAVENDER TOP TUBES separated serum or plasma from whole blood within 24 hours of collection by centrifugation. Transfer the plasma to sterile, polypropylene screw-cap vial. Can be stored for 6 days at 2-8 degrees Celsius.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Sterile, polypropylene screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
SST and EDTA (lavender top) tubes not centrifuged: Room Temperature
Serum and EDTA Plasma (spun down and serum/plasma transferred to plastic tube: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature: 24 hours
- Refrigerated: 6 days
- Frozen: At least 6 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
1 mL plamsa from EDTA. Separate plasma from cells within 24 hours of collection.
Unacceptable Specimens
Unspun PPT tube or Heparinized samples
Result Information
Methodology
Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
Reportable range is 10 to 1,000,000,000 IU/mL (1.00 to 9.00 Log IU/mL).
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Thursday; MD; Report available 1-7 days