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Hepatitis B Viral Load

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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:
Serum tube with gelSerum 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
Laboratory Notes:

Performed by Abbott Alinity M

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