Hepatitis B Quantitative

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General Information

Lab Name
Hepatitis B Quantitative
Lab Code
HBVQNT
Epic Ordering
Hepatitis B Quantitative
Description

The Aptima HBV Quant assay is an in vitro nucleic acid amplification test for the quantitation of hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA in human plasma and serum on the fully automated Panther® system.

Synonyms
HBV, Hep B, Hepatitis B Quant
Components

Interpretation

Method

TMA

Reference Range
See individual components
Guidelines

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Serum, Plasma
Collection

Blood: 3 mL blood in EDTA (LAVENDER TOP) tube.

Also Acceptable: 3 mL blood in GOLD SST, RED, or PPT (PEARL TOP) tube.

Unacceptable samples: Plasma collected in sodium or lithium heparin.

Note: Separate specimens MUST be submitted when both Viral Culture/Serology and PCR testing are ordered.

Handling Instructions
Quantity
requested: 1 mL
minimum: 0.5 mL

Processing

Processing

Blood: Separate plasma/serum from whole blood within 24 hours of collection. Freeze at -10°C or colder and ship on dry ice. If freezer and/or dry ice is not available, ship immediately at 2-8°C (ice pack). Sample may be stored at 2-8°C (ice pack) for up to 48 hours of collection. Samples stored at 2-8°C greater than 48 hours old may be rejected. Do not freeze/thaw.

Outside Laboratory: Freeze at -10°C or colder and ship on dry ice. If freezer and/or dry ice is not available, ship immediately at 2-8°C (ice pack). Sample may be stored at 2-8°C (ice pack) for up to 48 hours of collection. Shipment time must not exceed 48 hours from collection if stored at 2-8°C. Samples stored at 2-8°C greater than 48 hours old may be rejected. Do not freeze/thaw.

Performance

LIS Dept Code
Virology, Eastlake (EVIR)
Performing Location(s)
Other Virology, Eastlake
206-685-6656

Virology Laboratory, Ste 320
1616 Eastlake Ave E.
Seattle, WA 98102
Frequency
Tuesday and Friday. Results same day.
Available STAT?
No

Billing & Coding

CPT codes
87517
LOINC
42595-9
Interfaced Order Code
UOW2389