Hepatitis B by PCR
Orderable EAP code:
LAB101348
Billable EAP Codes:
80003552 x 1
CPT Codes:
87517 x 1
Lab Section:
Molecular Lab
Turnaround Time:
5 days
Test Schedule:
Tuesday and Friday
Units:
IU/mL
Specimen Requirements:
6 mL blood in a LAVENDER top (EDTA) tube. 2.5 mL plasma minimum. Spin within 24 hours and freeze immediately.
Alternatively, serum from a red top tube may be prepared, frozen, and submitted for the assay.
Plasma or serum is stable for 5 days refrigerated or 60 days frozen.
Pediatric Specimen Requirements:
2.5 mL blood in a LAVENDER top (EDTA) tube. 1.0 mL plasma minimum. Spin within 24 hours and freeze immediately.
Alternatively, serum from a red top tube may be prepared, frozen, and submitted for the assay.
Plasma or serum is stable for 5 days refrigerated or 60 days frozen.
Synonyms:
HBV
Hep B
Hep B Quant
Hepatitis B Quant