Hepatitis B Quantitative
General Information
Lab Name
Hepatitis B Quantitative
Lab Code
HBVQNT
Epic Name
Hepatitis B Quantitative
Description
The Aptima HBV Quant assay is an in vitro nucleic acid amplification test for the quantitation of hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA in human plasma and serum on the fully automated Panther® system.
Synonyms
HBV, Hep B, Hepatitis B Quant
Components
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| HBVPQS | Hepatitis B Specimen Description |
| HBVQR | Hepatitis B Quant Result |
| HBVLOG | HBV DNA IU/mL (Log 10) |
| HBVQNI | Hepatitis B Quant Interpretation |
Interpretation
Method
TMA
Reference Range
See individual components
Guidelines
Ordering & Collection
Specimen Type
Collection
Blood: 3 mL blood in EDTA (LAVENDER TOP) tube.
Also Acceptable: 3 mL blood in GOLD SST, RED, or PPT (PEARL TOP) tube.
Unacceptable samples: Plasma collected in sodium or lithium heparin.
Note: Separate specimens MUST be submitted when both Viral Culture/Serology and PCR testing are ordered.
Quantity
requested: 1 mL
minimum: 0.5 mL
Processing
Blood: Separate plasma/serum from whole blood within 24 hours of collection. Freeze at -10°C or colder and ship on dry ice. If freezer and/or dry ice is not available, ship immediately at 2-8°C (ice pack). Sample may be stored at 2-8°C (ice pack) for up to 48 hours of collection. Samples stored at 2-8°C greater than 48 hours old may be rejected. Do not freeze/thaw.
Outside Laboratory: Freeze at -10°C or colder and ship on dry ice. If freezer and/or dry ice is not available, ship immediately at 2-8°C (ice pack). Sample may be stored at 2-8°C (ice pack) for up to 48 hours of collection. Shipment time must not exceed 48 hours from collection if stored at 2-8°C. Samples stored at 2-8°C greater than 48 hours old may be rejected. Do not freeze/thaw.
Performance
LIS Dept Code
Virology, Eastlake (EVIR)
Performing Location(s)
| Other |
Virology, Eastlake
206-685-6656 Virology Laboratory, Ste 320 |
|---|
Frequency
Tuesday and Friday. Results same day.
Available STAT?
No