Hepatitis D Virus Qualitative PCR

REF MISC

Synonyms:

Hepatitis delta virus qualitative PCR

Performing Lab:

Referral Laboratory

Container Type:

Red top tube

Specimen Type:

Serum

Preferred Volume:

2.0 mL

Minimum Volume:

0.5 mL

Collection Procedure:

Avoid using gel separator tubes; samples collected in gel separator tubes have increased rate of PCR inhibition.

Specimen Processing:

Spin and separate serum into a screw top pour off tube.

Store and Transport:

Room Temperature

Stability:

7 days ambient, > 7 days frozen

CPT Codes:

87799

Method:

Real-time PCR

Reference Ranges:

Reflex Test :

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