Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction/Sequencing
Synonyms
HBV
Specimen Type
Serum and Plasma
Performing Lab
ARUP
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Tuesday and Friday
Standard TAT
10 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-4 mL Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in a (white PPT) or serum collected in a (red-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp" 72 Hours; Refrigerated: 1 Week; Frozen: 6 Weeks
Test Volume Required
2 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Separate serum or plasma within 24 hours of collection. Complete an ARUP requisition and submit with specimen frozen. Call Apollo Courier Service for pick-up Monday-Friday.
CPT Codes
87912
Revised
12-21-17
Initials
SL