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Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Drug Resistance, Genotype and BCP/Precore Mutations by Sequencing
2013476
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Ordering Recommendation
Mnemonic
HBVGENOMUT
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction/Sequencing
Performed
Varies
Reported
9-13 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Plasma Preparation Tube (PPT). Also acceptable: Lavender (EDTA) or Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Specimen Preparation
Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.3 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Thawed specimens.
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
No compliance statements are in use for this test.
Note
Procedure should be used for patients with viral loads greater than 600 IU/mL.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
87912
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 2013477 | HBV Genotype | |
| 2013478 | HBV Polymerase Mutations | |
| 2013479 | HBV Precore Mutations | |
| 2013480 | HBV Basal Core Promoter (BCP) Mutations |
* Component test codes cannot be used to order tests. The information provided here is not sufficient for interface builds; for a complete test mix, please click the sidebar link to access the Interface Map.
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Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Drug Resistance, Genotype and BCP/Precore Mutations by Sequencing
Quest Diagnostics Infectious Disease Inc.
