Hepatitis B – HBV Quantitative (Viral Load) by PCR, Plasma
Test Name
Hepatitis B – HBV Quantitative (Viral Load) by PCR, Plasma
Home Collection, Lab Visit
Test Code
H0009i
Test Components/ Genes/ Parameters
Hepatitis B
Sample Report
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Test Information
TAT DETAILS
Daily by 6 pm; Report next day
PRE-TEST INSTRUCTIONS
Patient history needed
CLINICAL UTILITY
Monitoring disease progression and response to anti-HBV therapy in chronic HBV infection.
SPECIMEN STABILITY
48 hrs
METHODOLOGY
RT-PCR
STORAGE TEMPERATURE
2-8°C, Do not freeze
SPECIMEN TYPE
3ml plasma in K2 EDTA (Lavender top) tube
Frequently Asked Questions
Hepatitis B – HBV Quantitative (Viral Load) by PCR, Plasma
Monitoring disease progression and response to anti-HBV therapy in chronic HBV infection.
This test is intended for use in conjunction with clinical presentation and other laboratory markers as an indicator of disease prognosis. This test is also used as an aid in assessing viral response to treatment as measured by changes in HBV DNA concentration.
A healthcare professional will collect blood sample from the patient with suspected hepatitis
Report will show the viral load of HBV