HEPATITIS B VIRUS, QUANTITATIVE by PCR

Test Code

HBVAL

Alias/See Also

Hep B; Hepatitis B Viral Load

CPT Codes
87517

Includes

HBV by PCR Interpretation
HBV (IU/mL)
HBV (log IU/mL)
HBV Test Comment

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (gel separator)

Minimum Volume

2 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

1 Lavender tube (EDTA)

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of serum or plasma and red cells. Refrigerate until testing.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 3 days for whole blood, serum, or plasma

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Heparinized plasma
Insufficient quantity (QNS)

Methodology
PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)

Setup Schedule

M, W, F

Report Available

Report available 2-7 days after receipt at the performing laboratory.

Reference Range

Not Detected

A qualitative interpretation of either DETECTED or NOT DETECTED is provided. When HBV is detected, a quantitative result of IU/mL and log(IU/mL) is also provided. The limit of quantitation for this assay is 10-1,000,000,000 IU/mL or 1.00-9.00 log(IU/mL).

Clinical Significance

Intended for use as an aid in the management of patients with chronic HBV infection undergoing anti-viral therapy. The assay can be used to measure HBV DNA levels at baseline and during treatment to aid in assessing response to treatment.

This assay is not intended to be used in screening blood, blood products, or cell, tissue, and cellular and tissue-based products (HCT/Ps), or as a diagnostic test to confirm the presence of HBV infection.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NIMAM (Alinity m)

Last Updated: September 15, 2023

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