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Register NowHepatitis B Virus (HBV), Quantitative, DNA Real-time PCR
Create a Free Account to View PricesTurnaround Time: 2 - 4 days
CPT Code:
87517
Test Type: 2.5 mL Serum or Plasma
Stability Time:
Freeze (preferred) or refrigerate. Stable at room temperature for 24 hours or refrigerated for six days. Stable frozen for 12 weeks.
Overview:
The HBV quantitative real-time PCR assay has a quantitative range of 10 to 1,000,000,000 IU/mL.
Collection Details:
Collection Instructions:
Submit the patient's Social Security number for serial monitoring. To order this test without the serial monitor service, use test 551610.
Gel-barrier tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, or plasma preparation tube (PPT™).
Centrifuge sample within 24 hours of collection. Transfer serum/plasma to a screw-cap polypropylene transport tube. Ship frozen (preferred). Plasma from a PPT™ can be frozen and shipped in situ. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit a separate frozen specimen for each test requested.
Freeze (preferred) or refrigerate. Stable at room temperature for 24 hours or refrigerated for six days. Stable frozen for 12 weeks.