ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Hepatitis B Virus DNA Quantitative, Real-Time PCR with Reflex to Genotyping : 2004722

Mnemonic: HBV QT GR

Methodology: Quantitative Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction/Sequencing
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 2-14 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA) or serum separator tube.

Specimen Preparation: Separate serum or plasma from cells within 24 hours. Transfer 2 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1.2 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen.

Unacceptable Conditions: Heparinized specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): On cells: Ambient: 24 hours. After separation from cells: Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 6 weeks
Reference Interval:
 
Available Separately Components Reference Interval
0056025Hepatitis B Virus DNA Quantitative, Real-Time PCR Not detected
2001567Hepatitis B Virus Genotyping None

Interpretive Data: Refer to report.
Note: If Hepatitis B Virus Quantitative, Real-Time PCR result is greater than or equal to 3.0 log IU/mL (1000 IU/mL), then Hepatitis B Virus Genotype will be added.

This test is intended for use in conjunction with clinical presentation and other laboratory markers as an indicator of disease prognosis.  This test is also used as an aid in accessing viral response to treatment as measured by changes in HBV DNA levels. 
CPT Code(s): 87517. If reflexed, add 87912