HEPATITIS B QUALITATIVE PCR

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: PCHBV
UPHSM LIS Test #: 027744
Schedule: Monday
Testing Time: 1 day
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 2.0 mL serum
Temperature: Frozen
Tube Type: 1 SST tube or Red Top
Collection Info:
Collect one 5 mL Plain Red-Top or SST or Lavendar tube.  2.0 mL (minimum volume) Store whole blood at 2-25C for no longer than 24 hours.
Separate plasma or serum by centrifugation at 800-1600 xg for 20 minutes at room temp. Transfer plasma or serum to a screw-cap polypropylene tube.  Transport specimen frozen at 2-8C.
Volume: 2.0 mL plasma
Temperature: Frozen
Tube Type: 1 EDTA tube
Collection Info:
See above

Methods

Real Time PCR

CPT Codes

87516

* 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.

Reference Range

Not Detected