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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