HBV Mutational Analysis (Blood)

Testing Laboratory

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

HBYM

Test Code (Numeric Code)

8574

Synonyms

HBV Drug Resistance Genotyping, HBV YMDD, HBV Genotyping, Hepatitis B Virus YMDD Mutation

This test may be vetted by the laboratory. Please include relevant clinical information on the request form to ensure appropriate tests are approved. See the 'Clinical Information' section on the testing laboratory's test guide for more information on the indications for testing.

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

A current viral load result must accompany a request for Resistance Genotyping.
A minimum HBV viral load of 3.0 log IU/ml is required for successful typing.

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