Specimen Requirements
Title
Hepatitis B Virus DNA, Quantitative (Includes Qualitative)
Specimen Requirement
SST, Lav EDTA or PPT
Methodology
Stability
Freeze (preferred) or refrigerate. Stable at room temperature for 24 hours or refrigerated for six days. Stable frozen for 12 weeks
Reference Range
By Report*
Turnaround
2-5 Days Performed x2 a week
Clinical Use
Test Code
HBQNM