Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) by Quantitative PCR with Reflex to HBV Genotype by Sequencing
| CPT Code(s): | 87517. If reflexed, add 87912 |
| 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 3 mL serum or plasma to an RDL Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1.5 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature:Frozen. Stability: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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