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Hepatitis B Virus DNA, Quantitative, Real Time TMA
MessagePerformed in the Chemistry Laboratory, x5820
12.2018
12.2018
Test Code
HBVDN
Alias/See Also
HBV DNA
CPT Codes
87517
Preferred Specimen
Plasma from a EDTA tube
Minimum Volume
10 mL of whole blood EDTA.
Instructions
Centrifuge within 24 hours of collection
Transport Container
Lavender Top (EDTA); Aptima Specimen Aliquot Tube, frozen or dry ice
Transport Temperature
Room temperature for whole blood, Frozen or dry ice for plasma
Specimen Stability
20 - 25 °C: 24 hours
2 - 8 °C: 5 days
– 20°C: 60 days
2 - 8 °C: 5 days
– 20°C: 60 days
Methodology
Real-Time Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA)
Setup Schedule
This assay is run twice per week (Monday and Thursday)
Reference Range
Not Detected.
The test in use at Tufts Medical Center (Hologic Aptima HBV Quant on the Panther) can accurately quantify as low as 10 IU/mL
The test in use at Tufts Medical Center (Hologic Aptima HBV Quant on the Panther) can accurately quantify as low as 10 IU/mL
Clinical Significance
This test is used to quantify the concentration of hepatitis B virus in human plasma..
