Hep B Genotype and Drug Resistance HEPBDRUG

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Hepatitis B Drug Resistance

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Hepatitis B Drug Resistance

Clinical Info

This test is used to: 1. Identify HBV genotype (A-H) for epidemiology or prognostic purposes. 2. Detect hepatitis B virus (HBV) mutations associated with resistance to antiviral agents.

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Lavender Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube:  PPT potasium EDTA (white top tube) or  Lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s)
Specimen: 1mL EDTA plasma (0.3 mL min) Sepatate within two hours of collection.
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Stability: 72 Hours Room Temperature
               7 Days Refrigerated
              30 Days Frozen
 
Note: This test can only be performed reliably on specimens with a vrial load of at least 600 IU/mL
 

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

72 Hours Room Temperature
               7 Days Refrigerated
              30 Days Frozen
 
Note: This test can only be performed reliably on specimens with a vrial load of at least 600 IU/mL
 

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) • Sequencing  

Days Performed

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics' Nichols Institute, Inc. - Chantilly

CPT

87912
Loinc Code: 32366-7
 

PDM

5902224

Result Interpretation

See report.
 
TAT: 9-10 Days

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