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HelpTest Code HEPQTM Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) DNA Detection and Quantification by Real-Time PCR, Serum
Additional Codes
| Mayo | HBVQN |
| Epic ID | LAB2951 |
Special Instructions
Specimen Type
Serum SSTShipping Instructions
1. Ship specimen frozen on dry ice.
2. If shipment will be delayed for more than 24 hours, freeze specimen at -20 to -80° C (up to 84 days) before shipment and then transport 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 Serum
Collection Instructions: Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.8 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum SST | Frozen (preferred) | 84 days |
| Refrigerated | 6 days |
Transport frozen.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Method Name
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Testing Algorithm
The following algorithms are available:
-Hepatitis B: Testing Algorithm for Screening, Diagnosis, and Management
-HBV Infection-Monitoring Before and After Liver Transplantation
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
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
1 to 3 daysReference Values
Undetected
CPT Code Information
87517