Reference Interval:
None
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| Interpretive Data: |
Both the HBV RT polymerase and the HBsAg encoding regions are sequenced. Resistance and surface antigen mutations are reported. In addition, the eight major HBV genotypes (A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H) are identified. Mutations in viral sub-populations below 20 percent of total may not be detected.
This test is performed pursuant to a license agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
Refer to Statement B under Testing Information at http://www.aruplab.com.
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| Note: |
This test may be unsuccessful if the HBV viral load is less than log 3.0 or 1,000 IU/mL of plasma or serum.
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| CPT Code(s): |
83890 Isolation, 83898 Amplification, 83904 x 2 Sequencing, 83909 Capillary electrophoresis, 83912 Interpretation and report.
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Cross References: |
Hepatitis B Drug Resistance Panel (Hepatitis B Virus Genotype) |
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