Hepatitis B Viral Load

Testing Laboratory

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

HVLB

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2181

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

7 days

Synonyms

HBV PCR, HBV DNA

Turnaround Time

7 days

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)

Resources

• Uncertainty of Measurement

Contact Information