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Hepatitis B Virus Drug Resistance, Genotype, and BCP/Precore Mutations (10529)
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Sequencing
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB4206
Lab Test Days
Monday and Thursday
Standard TAT
8 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Serum collected in a (red-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=72 Hours; Refrigerated=7 Days; Frozen=30 Days
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Separate serum or plasma within 2 hours of collection. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing of specimens.
Comments
This test can only be performed reliably on specimens with a viral load of at least 600 IU/mL. For unknown viral loads order TC 16694.
CPT Codes
87912
Revised
09-27-22