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Hepatitis B DNA, Quantitative PCR

Test Code
LAB951


CPT Codes
87517

Preferred Specimen
Red no-additive no-gel


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Instructions
Plasma: Separate plasma from whole blood (EDTA tube) within 24 hours from the time of collection. Serum: Separate serum from Gold or Red SST within 24 hours from the time of collection. Please note: This test requires a separately collected sample.


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 42 days


Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.