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HelpTest Code LAB1337 Hepatitis B Viras PCR, Blood, Quantitative
Reporting Title
Hepatitis B Viras PCR, Blood, Quantitative
Methodology
Real-Time Reverse Transcription- Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Performing Laboratory
OhioHealth Laboratory Services- RMH Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Container/Tube: Gold SST, Red Serum Tube
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial, screw cap
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Allow specimen to fully clot.
2. Centrifuge the specimen within 24 hours of collection.
3. Aliquot serum into plastic screw-capped vial.
Specimen Stability
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Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
Special Container |
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Gold SST |
Refrigerated (preferred) |
8 days |
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| Room Temp | 2 Days | ||||
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Frozen |
6 months |
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Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (Preferred)
Frozen (Acceptable)
Reference Values
Not- Detected
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday Day shift only