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HelpTEST ID HBVQN Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) DNA Detection and Quantification by Real-Time PCR, Serum
Reporting Name
HBV DNA Detect/Quant, SSpecimen Type
Serum SSTShipping Instructions
1. Ship specimen frozen on dry ice only.
2. If shipment will be delayed for more than 24 hours, freeze serum at -20 to -80° C (up to 84 days) until shipment on dry ice.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge blood collection tube per collection tube manufacturer's instructions (eg, centrifuge within 2 hours of collection for BD Vacutainer tubes).
2. Aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.8 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum SST | Frozen (preferred) | 84 days | |
| Refrigerated | 6 days |
Special Instructions
Testing Algorithm
The following algorithms are available:
-Hepatitis B: Testing Algorithm for Screening, Diagnosis, and Management
-HBV Infection-Monitoring Before and After Liver Transplantation
Method Name
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Reference Values
Undetected
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
1 to 3 daysSpecimen Retention Time
2 monthsPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
87517
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:
-General Request (T239)
-Gastroenterology and Hepatology Test Request (T728)
-Microbiology Test Request (T244)
Useful For
Detection and quantification of hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA in serum of patients with chronic HBV infection (ie, hepatitis B surface antigen-positive)
Monitoring disease progression in chronic HBV infection
Monitoring response to anti-HBV therapy