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Hepatitis B Virus DNA, Quantitative PCR with Reflex to HB Genotype (16694)
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturdya
Standard TAT
9-11 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
(two) 3-4 mL Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Serum collected in a serum separator tube (SST) is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp= Unacceptable; Refrigerated=6 Days; Frozen=30 Days
Test Volume Required
(two) 2 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
(two) 1.4 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Separate serum or plasma within 24 hours of collection.
CPT Codes
87517; 87912
Revised
09-27-22