Hepatitis B Drug Resistance Genotyping

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Testing Laboratory

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

HVLB and BRES

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2181

Laboratory Handling

Registration

Register both HVLB and BRES

Sample Stability

24hours

Synonyms

HBV Mutational Analysis, Hepatitis B Resistance Test for Adefovir, Hepatitis B Resistance Test for Lamivudine, Hepatitis B YMDD Gene Mutation, Lamivudine Resistance Test, YMDD, Hepatitis B Drug Resistance Genotyping, Adefovir Resistance Test

Turnaround Time

1 week

Specimen Type

  • Plasma

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

8

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

8

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Acceptable
  • EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

8

Last updated: 21/02/2026