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Hepatitis B DNA / Viral Load

Alternative Names:

Hepatitis B DNA by PCR

Laboratory:

Molecular

Test Code:

HBV

Specimen Types:

Serum
Blood

Container Types:

SST
EDTA 10 mL

Adults Volume or Mass:

6 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

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

Processing Instructions:

Unopened Tube

Criteria for testing:

SEROLOGICAL PROFILE

ACTION

Hep B sAg positive

Perform tests as requested

Hep B sAg negative

Hep B cAb positive

Hep B sAb negative

Immunocompromised

(HIV positive, BMT, Heart/Lung Transplant, etc):

Perform tests as requested

Non-Immunocompromised:

Do NOT test unless approved by Microbiology Registrar.

Hep B sAg negative

Hep B cAb positive

Hep B sAb positive

Immunocompromised:

Perform tests as requested

Non-immunocompromised:

Do NOT test unless approved by Microbiology Registrar.

Hep B sAg negative

Hep B cAb negative

Hep B sAb negative

Do NOT test on ANYONE unless approved by Microbiology Registrar.

GASTRO CLINIC PATIENT

No serology performed

Perform tests as requested

ALL OTHER PATIENTS

No serology performed

Consult with Microbiology Registrar about performing Hepatitis B surface antigen serology first.

Assay Frequency:

Daily