Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) by Quantitative NAAT with Reflex to HBV Genotype by Sequencing
Ordering Recommendation
Detect and quantify hepatitis B virus. Determine antiviral drug resistance.
Mnemonic
Methodology
Quantitative Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA)
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
2-14 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), plasma preparation tube (PPT), or serum separator tube (SST).
Separate from cells within 24 hours. Transfer 3.5 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP standard transport tube. (Min: 1.5 mL)
Frozen.
Heparinized specimens.
After separation from cells: Ambient: 24 hours (Critical: Ship FROZEN); Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 6 weeks
Reference Interval
Test Number |
Components |
Reference Interval |
---|---|---|
HBV Qnt by NAAT Interp | Not Detected |
Interpretive Data
Refer to report.
FDA
Note
If Hepatitis B Virus by Quantitative NAAT result is greater than or equal to 3.00 log IU/mL (1000 IU/mL), then Hepatitis B Virus Genotype by Sequencing will be added. Additional charges apply.
Hotline History
CPT Codes
87517; if reflexed, add 87912
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
3000864 | HBV Qnt by NAAT (IU/mL) | 42595-9 |
3000865 | HBV Qnt by NAAT (log IU/mL) | 48398-2 |
3000969 | HBV Qnt by NAAT Interp | 29610-3 |
Aliases
- HBV Quant PCR
- HBV quantitative
- HBV Viral Load
- Hep B DNA
- Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT)
- Viral load monitoring