HEPATITIS B VIRUS (HBV) DNA QUANTITATIVE REAL-TIME PCR

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: HBVQN
UPHSM LIS Test #: 029673
Schedule:
Testing Time: 2 - 4 DAYS
Testing Lab: Labcorp

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 2.5 mL
Temperature: Frozen
Tube Type: Serum or Plasma
Collection Info:
Minimum Volume: 700 μL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container: Gel-barrier tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, or plasma preparation tube (PPT™)
Collection: Centrifuge sample within 24 hours of collection. Transfer serum/plasma to a screw-cap polypropylene transport tube. Ship frozen (preferred). Plasma from a PPT™ can be frozen and shipped in situ. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit a separate frozen specimen for each test requested.

Specimen Acceptability

Cause for Rejection:
Incorrect anticoagulant; PPT(TM) not centrifuged

Methods

cobas® HBV for use on the cobas® 6800/8800 system

Clinical Utilities

This procedure does not provide serial monitoring; it is intended for one-time use only.

CPT Codes

87517

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.