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Test Code IMM160 Hepatitis B DNA

Clinical Information

Used to monitor HBV DNA levels in chronic HBV infection and to monitor response to anti-HBV therapy.

Synonym

  • HBDNAB
  • HBV Viral Load

Specimen Required

Preferred Container/Tube: Gold SST Top
Acceptable Container/Tube: Gold SST Top
Specimen Source: Peripheral blood
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL (serum)
Processing Instructions: Separate serum with 6 hours of collection by centrifuging at 1500g for 10 minutes at 2-25°C

Specimen Stability Information

Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 3 days

Reference Values

HBV QUANT: <10 IU/mL

HBV QUANT LOG: <1.00 IU/mL

Interpretation

This test was performed using a real time HBV PCR assay. The dynamic range for this assay is 10-1,000,000,000 IU/mL (1.00-9.00 Logs). Results should be interpreted in conjunction with other clinical and laboratory findings. 

Cautions

This test is not licensed by the US Food and Drug Administration as a screening test for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections.

Method Description

Real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)

Performing Lab

Clinical Lab University East

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 to 7 days

Reporting Name

Hepatitis B DNA

CPT Code Information

87517

LOINC Code Information

42595-9
45161-7