Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD63822Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Post-Transplant, Hepatitis B Virus DNA, Real‑Time PCR, Plasma
Also known as: HBV DNA Quantitation, HBV Viral Load, Hep B DNA PCR Quant, Hep B Viral DNA QT PCR, PTxplnt
Clinical Use
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Chronic carriers continue producing detectable HBV DNA. Quantitative viral DNA testing can be used to monitor disease progression. The reportable range is 10 to 1,000,000,000 IU/mL (1.00 to 9.00 Log IU/mL).
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
PCR-based (PCR)
Biomarkers
HBV DNA Viral Load
OtherHBV DNA (IU/mL) • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
1 day
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Plasma
Volume
3 mL (1 mL minimum)
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Container
EDTA (lavender‑top) tube
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | Unacceptable |
| Refrigerated | 6 days |
| Frozen | 84 days |
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