Hepatitis B Viral Load


Test Information

Test Name

Hepatitis B Viral Load

Synonyms

HBV Viral Load, Hep B DNA, Hep B PCR, HBV surface antigen quantification

Price

$340.00

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Preferred Specimen

6mL EDTA

Testing Location

Molecular Microbiology; Referral


Processing Information

Registration Code

HBVL

Notes

  • DO NOT share sample; dedicated tube required
  • Separate & freeze within 24 hours of collection
  • Aliquot into nunc tube

Site Specific Notes

- Waikato

Referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory

- Tauranga

Process inhouse Molecular Microbiology

- Whakatane

Process in PLBOP Microbiology, do not send sample on Friday evening, keep sample frozen until Monday.

- Rotorua

Hospital request process inhouse Molecular Microbiology, do not send sample on Friday evening, keep sample frozen until Monday. Community request referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory

- Taupo

Hospital request process inhouse Molecular Microbiology, do not send sample on Friday evening, keep sample frozen until Monday. Community request referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory

Alternative Specimen

SST

Aliquot Instructions

Inhouse testing: After centrifugation, plasma and serum may be held at 15–35 °C for 24 hours or at 2–8 °C for three days (72hr) prior to testing. Plasma and serum specimens are stable frozen (-70 to -18 °C) for 6 weeks. Plasma and serum specimens are stable for up to three freeze/thaw cycles.


External Referral Information

Referral Location

Waikato Hospital Laboratory

Send Away Notes

Spin sample down and 3/4 fill screw top Nunc tubes with plasma and freeze within 24 hours of receipt. Use multiple Nunc tubes as required. Specimens separated into thin-walled plastic tubes are unacceptable.

Send Away Transport

Frozen

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