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Reporting Name
Hepatitis B Virus GenotypePerforming Laboratory
ARUP LaboratoriesSpecimen Type
Plasma EDTASpecimen Required
Specimen Type: Plasma
Collection Container/Tube: EDTA (lavender or pink top)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 2 mL Plasma
Collection Instructions:
1.Centrifuge and aliquot 2 mL plasma into a plastic vial.
2. Send frozen.
Required:
1. Viral Load
2. Viral Load Date
Note: This test may be unsuccessful if the HBV Viral load is less than log 3.0 or 1000 IU/mL of plasma.
Specimen Minimum Volume
Plasma: 0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma EDTA | Frozen (preferred) | 42 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days | |
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Reference Values
Not detected
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday, Friday
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determine by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purpose.CPT Code Information
87912
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FHBG | Hepatitis B Virus Genotype | 32366-7 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z3195 | Hepatitis B Genotype | 32366-7 |
| Z3196 | HBV Surface Antigen Mutations | 32366-7 |
| Z3197 | HBV RT Polymerase Mutations | Unable to Verify |
Report Available
10 to 21 daysReject Due To
| Thawing: | Cold OK; Warm OK |
| Heparinized specimens | Reject |
Method Name
Polymerase Chain Reaction/Sequencing