S525

Test CODE NAME

S525

Hepatitis B Virus Genotype

Methodology: Line Probe Assay
Performed: Mon,Thu
Reported: 11-14 days
Specimen Required:

Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) OR Lavender (EDTA) - 1 ml serum or plasma

Specimen Preparation: Allow blood to clot at room temperature .Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer plasma to a standard transfer tube.

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated

Stability: After separation from cells: Refrigerated 1 week, Frozen 1 month

Note: This test is approved for NY . 
Performing Lab 
Quest Diagnostics Nichols INST
CPT Code(s): 83890, 83894, 83896, 83898x2, 83904x7, 83912