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Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB2586
Epic Description: HEPATITIS B VIRUS GENOTYPE: S AND POL GENE
Synonym
HBV genotype
S and POL gene
Specimen Type
Plasma
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Lavender, EDTA |
3.0 mL | 0.5 mL |
| Alternate | Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel | 3.0 mL | 0.5 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot 2mL plasma into plastic vial. Freeze immediately. Transport frozen on dry ice.
Aliquot Requirements
Plasma/Serum
Optimum 3.0 mL
Minimum 0.5 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: ARUP Laboratories, Referral code: 2001567
https://ltd.aruplab.com/Tests/Pub/2001567
Assay Frequency
Tuesday and Friday
Routine Turnaround Time
10 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot plasma into plastic vial. Freeze immediately. Transport frozen on dry ice.
CPT Code Information
87912
Specimen Limitations
This test may but unsuccessful if the HBV Viral load is less than log 3.0 or 1,000IU.mL of plasma.