Pathology Handbook

New search

Hepatitis B DNA / Viral Load

Alternative Names:

Hepatitis B DNA by PCR

Laboratory:

Molecular

Test Code:

HBV

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Specimen Types:

Serum
Blood

Container Types:

SST
EDTA 10 mL

Adults Volume or Mass:

6 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

A dedicated SST is required to perform this test.

Test only performed on Hepatitis B surface antigen POSITIVE patients unless authorised by Microbiology Registrar.

If specifically requested to be sent to The Alfred use test code HBL

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Daily

Additional Notes:

This test is used in conjunction with, rather than instead of, the regular serologic tests. It is mainly used to monitor antiviral therapy in patients with chronic HBV infections.

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form

Printable Pathology Request Form

Order of Draw - Blood Samples