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Hepatitis B Virus DNA, Quantitative, Real-Time PCR

Test Code
8369


CPT Codes
87517

Preferred Specimen
3 mL plasma collected in EDTA (lavender-top) tube


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma collected in: PPT potassium EDTA (white-top) • Serum


Instructions
Do not freeze whole blood or any samples stored in primary tube. Freshly drawn specimens (whole blood) may be stored at 2-25°C for up to 24 hours prior to centrifugation. Separate plasma or serum from cells within 24 hours of collection by centrifugation. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for collection tube handling.


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 6 days
Frozen: 84 days


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


Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction

Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues-Sat; Report available: 1-3 days


Limitations
Results obtained from immunosuppressed patients should be interpreted with caution.


Reference Range
Hepatitis B Virus DNANot Detected (IU/mL)
Hepatitis B Virus DNANot Detected (Log IU/mL)


Clinical Significance
This test is intended for use in conjunction with clinical presentation and other laboratory markers for the clinical management of patients with chronic HBV infection undergoing antiviral therapy. The test can be used to measure HBV DNA levels at baseline and during treatment to aid in assessing response to treatment.

The cobas® HBV Test is not intended for use as a screening test for the presence of HBV in blood or blood products or as a diagnostic test to confirm the presence of HBV infection.

Reportable range is 10 to 1,000,000,000 IU/mL (1.00 to 9.00 Log IU/mL).


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153




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.