Hepatitis B Virus by Quantitative PCR
CPT Code(s): | 87517 |
Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA) or serum separator tube. Specimen Preparation:Separate serum or plasma from cells within 24 hours. Transfer 2 mL serum or plasma to an RDL Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature:Frozen. Stability:On cells: Ambient: 24 hours. After separation from cells: Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 6 weeks |
New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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