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