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Epic EAP: LAB1337
Epic Description: HEPATITIS B VIRAL DNA, QUANTITATIVE
Synonym
Hepatitis PCR
HBV DNA
HBVQ
HBVVL
Collection Limitations
Centrifuge specimen and separate the plasma into plastic screw top tube within 2 hours of collection and freeze at -70C.
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
2 – Lavender, EDTA |
6.0 mL | 5.0 mL |
Specimen Stability
60 days frozen
Instructions for Collection and Transport
OHS - Aliquot plasma within 2 hours of collection and ship aliquoted sample.
Separated plasma may be stored at 2°C to 8°C for 3 days or -20°C to -80°C for 6 weeks. The plasma sample can be frozen/thawed up to 5 times.
LSU SHREVEPORT - Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot plasma into plastic vial. Please submit a dedicated sample for this test. Separated plasma can be stored at 2-8°C for 3 days or -20°C to -80°C for 6 weeks. The plasma sample can be frozen/thawed up to 5 times.
Aliquot Requirements
Plasma
Optimum 4.0 mL
Minimum 2.5 mL
Performing Lab
Ochsner Molecular Microbiology Lab
Ochsner LSU Shreveport Molecular
Assay Frequency
Monday thru Friday
Routine Turnaround Time
2-3 days, excluding weekends and holidays
CSR Storage Requirements
Aliquot plasma within 2 hours of collection and ship aliquoted sample.
Separated plasma may be stored at 2°C to 8°C for 3 days or -20°C to -80°C for 6 weeks. The plasma sample can be frozen/thawed up to 5 times.
CPT Code Information
87517