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Hepatitis B Genotype (HBV Genotype)

Tube Type

Test ID LAB5641
EPIC ORDER HEPATITIS B GENOTYPING
CPT Code(s)   87900, 87912
Group/Individual Test Group
Laboratory Core Referral Testing
Tube Station 30
Specimen Routine: 6 mL blood/Lavender EDTA tube/Yellow ACD-A tube or Pearl KETDA tube also acceptable; See comments
Availability Routine: Reference Laboratory - LabCorp
Turnaround Time 14-21 days
Reference Range Normal: See separate report
Comment
  • Sample must be spun and separated from cells within 6 hours of collection.
  • This is not a screening test.
  • HBV Genotype will be cancelled if Viral Load is <500 copies/mL.

Reviewed by J. Carr on November 12, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514