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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:

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