Laboratory Services
Hepatitis B Quantitative
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| Test Description |
Hepatitis B Quantitative
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| Synonym(s) |
HBV, Hep B, Hepatitis B Quant, UOW2389 |
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| Test ID |
HBVQNT
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| General Information |
The Aptima HBV Quant assay is an in vitro nucleic acid amplification test for the quantitation of hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA in human plasma and serum on the fully automated Panther® system. |
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| Container Type |
Blood: 3 mL blood in EDTA (LAVENDER TOP) tube. Also Acceptable: 3 mL blood in GOLD SST, RED, or PPT (PEARL TOP) tube. Note: Separate specimens MUST be submitted when both Viral Culture/Serology and PCR testing are ordered. |
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| Specimen Type |
Serum, Plasma |
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
Blood: Separate plasma/serum from whole blood within 24 hours of collection. Freeze at -10°C or colder and ship on dry ice. If freezer and/or dry ice is not available, ship immediately at 2-8°C (ice pack). Sample may be stored at 2-8°C (ice pack) for up to 48 hours of collection. Samples stored at 2-8°C greater than 48 hours old may be rejected. Do not freeze/thaw. |
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
0.5 mL |
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| Department (code) |
Virology |
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| Methodology |
TMA |
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| Testing Schedule |
Tuesday and Friday |
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| Test Includes |
HBVPQS Hepatitis B Specimen Description |
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| CPT Code(s) |
87517 |
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| STAT Orderable (Y/N) |
No |
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| Performing Lab |
UW |
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