Hepatitis B Core DNA By PCR
Clinical Background:
This is a PCR assay used to detect Hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA. Used in patients with known hepatitis B virus infection to determine disease stage/activity and to monitor response to antiviral ther...
This is a PCR assay used to detect Hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA. Used in patients with known hepatitis B virus infection to determine disease stage/activity and to monitor response to antiviral therapy.
Test Details
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Discipline:
Microbiology
Microbiology
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Specimen Container Adult:
Blood - EDTA
Blood - EDTA
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Specimen Container Paediatric:
Blood - EDTA
Blood - EDTA
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Minimum Volume Adult:
5 ml
5 ml
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Minimum Volume Paediatric:
1 ml
1 ml
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Special Requirement:
Send to laboratory as quickly as possible. If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C. If transit time exceeds 72hrs this test cannot be performed.
Send to laboratory as quickly as possible. If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C. If transit time exceeds 72hrs this test cannot be performed.
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Sample Stability:
Stable for up to 72 hours
Stable for up to 72 hours
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Transport Requirements:
Standard
Standard
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Add On Test:
Possible up to 5 days
Possible up to 5 days
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Quality Assurance:
UK National External Quality Assurance Scheme (UKNEQAS)
UK National External Quality Assurance Scheme (UKNEQAS)
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Reference Ranges:
None available
None available
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Factors Affecting Result:
If transit time exceeds 72hrs the test cannot be performed
If transit time exceeds 72hrs the test cannot be performed