Hepatitis B (HBV) DNA Quantitative PCR

Test information: Determining the Hepatitis B viral load is important in the assessment of chronic Hepatitis B to understand the risk of disease activity, onwards transmission (particularly in pregnancy) and in monitoring response to therapy. It may also be needed in cases of "past resolved" Hepatitis B prior to receipt of immunosuppressant drugs to determine the risk of Hepatitis B reactivation.

Availability: Referred to the Micropathology Ltd: Monday - Friday during routine hours: 08:45 - 17:15.

Turnaround Time: 1 Day upon receipt at Micropathology Ltd

Specimen Type(s)

• Clotted blood;
• EDTA Whole Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Gold Top SST BD;
• Purple Top BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Plain Top Sarstedt;
• Purple Top Microtainer BD;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

0.6mL

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

• Specimens should be transported to the laboratory as soon as possible.
• Outside of normal hours samples should be refrigerated (2 °C to 8 °C).

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

Units: IU/mL

<10³ IU/mL is likely to be associated with disease resolution.
High levels may be present in carriers with no evidence of liver damage.

UKAS number

9622

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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