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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for Hepatitis B Viral Load

Recent changes for Hepatitis B Viral Load

Date
Field
Changed From
Changed To
2nd February 2023
Processing Instructions

Perfomed by Abbott Alinity M

Method

Performed by Abbott Alinity M

2nd February 2023
Assay name

Hepatitis B Quantitation

Hepatitis B Viral Load

Alternative names

Hepatitis B Viral Load

Hepatitis B Viral Load, Hep B

Laboratory

Referred Test

Microbiology

Request Group

HEPBVL

HBVL

Processing Instructions

Contact VIDRL 9342 9615

Perfomed by Abbott Alinity M

External Laboratory

Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (V.I.D.R.L)

Hepatitis B Viral Load

Ordering information:

Test for the detection and quantitation of Hepatitis B virus (HBV)

Alternate names:
Hep B, Hepatitis B Viral Load
Laboratory:
Microbiology
Test Code:
HBVL
Specimen types:
Serum
Container types:
Plain Tube with gelPlain Tube with gel
Collection Instructions:
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

Do not send heparinised blood.  Please note that Hepatitis B Viral Load can only be performed on a sample tube which has NOT been used for other testing.  For this reason, this test cannot be added to previously collected samples.

Minimum Adult Volume:
1 mL
Frequency:
Twice weekly
Result Turnaround Time:
2-3 days
Laboratory Use Only

  

 

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare.  If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW