Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), Quantitative, DNA (Abbott® RealTime)
Use
Determine the number of international units (IU) of hepatitis B virus DNA per milliliter of serum or plasma in known HBV-positive patients.
Special Instructions
To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate specimens for each test requested. Ensure proper handling by following collection and storage instructions rigorously to maintain sample integrity.
Limitations
Assay range is 10 IU/mL to 1,000,000,000 IU/mL, and it may not be accurate outside this range. The presence of particular substances or improper handling of samples, such as hemolysis or inappropriate container use, can lead to inaccurate results or rejection of the specimen.
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 95147-5
- 42595-9
- 45161-7
- 77202-0
Result Turnaround Time
4-7 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Serum
Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Container
Ship in a screw-cap polypropylene frozen transport tube, SST, or PPT™ tubes
Collection Instructions
Collect specimen in red-top, serum separator (SST), lavender-top (EDTA), PPT™ or yellow-top (ACD-A) tubes. Centrifuge specimen. If drawn in a red-top, EDTA or ACD, the serum or plasma must be transferred to a screw-cap polypropylene transport tube and frozen.
Storage Instructions
Freeze.
Causes for Rejection
Hemolysis; plasma other than EDTA or ACD-A; specimen received in a "pop-top" or "snap-cap" tube; quantity not sufficient for analysis; whole blood; frozen glass tubes
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 20 hours |
| Refrigerated | 72 hours |
| Frozen | -20°C for up to 60 days, -70°C long term |