| Test CODE | NAME |
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S348
Hepatitis B Virus DNA Quantitative PCR, NY State
| Methodology: | Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction |
| Performed: | Sun-Sat |
| Reported: | 3-5 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Lavender (EDTA) OR Serum Separator Tube (SST) - 2 ml plasma or serum.
Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature . Separate serum or plasma from cells within 24 hours. Transfer plasma to a Standard Transport Tube.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions:Heparinized specimens.
Stability:On cells: Ambient: 24 hours. After separation from cells: Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 4 weeks
Note: This test is approved for NY .
Performing Lab
ARUP Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 56025 |