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Hepatitis B Virus Sequencing (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:Lamivudine resistance assay
Hepatitis B Resistance Testing
Hepatitis B Genotyping.
Laboratory:Microbiology
Test Code:HEV
Medicare rebatable:Yes
Specimen Types:Serum
Blood
Container Types:
SST
EDTA 10 mL
ACD
SST
Adults Volume or Mass:6 mL
Transport Instructions:Room Temperature
Processing Instructions:Unopened Tube

Department Head authorisation required unless Gastroenterology Unit or patient is HIV positive.

External Laboratory:V.I.D.R.L.
  External Laboratory details...
External Transport Instructions:Send at ambient temperature

Department head authorisation required.

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