Hepatitis B Virus DNA
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Hepatitis B Virus DNA Quantitative PCR, Serum/Plasma
Test ID: HEPPCRQUANT
Test
Method
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Report Includes
Specimens
Serum; Plasma
Clinical Utility
This test is intended for use in conjunction with clinical presentation and other laboratory markers for the clinical management of patients with chronic HBV infection undergoing antiviral therapy. The test can be used to measure HBV DNA levels at baseline and during treatment to aid in assessing response to treatment.
The cobas® HBV Test is not intended for use as a screening test for the presence of HBV in blood or blood products or as a diagnostic test to confirm the presence of HBV infection.
Test Location
Quest Diagnostics, California USA
Test Version
1-Feb-2023
Specimen
Specimens
Serum; Plasma
Collection Containers
Preferred
Lavender top (EDTA)
Acceptable
Gold top (clot activator & gel);Red top (no additive)
Sample Volume
3 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Freshly drawn specimens (whole blood) may be stored at 2 – 25 °C for up to 24 hours prior to centrifugation. Separate plasma or serum from cells within 24 hours of collection by centrifugation. Store and send frozen.
Stability
| Ambient | Unacceptable |
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| Refrigerated | 6 days |
| Frozen | 84 days |
Rejection Criteria
| Specimen | Not separated within 24 hours of collection |
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Test Version
1-Feb-2023
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Turnaround Time
10 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
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| Hepatitis B Virus DNA | IU/mL |
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| Hepatitis B Virus DNA | Log IU/ml |
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Reportable range is 10 to 1,000,000,000 IU/mL (1.00 - 9.00 Log IU/mL)
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Test Location
Quest Diagnostics, California USA
Test Version
1-Feb-2023
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| HEPPCRQUANT | 62112HEPATITIS B VIRUS DNA | IU/mL |
| 62113HEPATITIS B VIRUS DNA | Log IU/mL |
Test Version
1-Feb-2023