Hepatitis B Viral Load
Tube Type
| Test ID |
|
LAB951 |
EPIC Order
|
|
HEPATITIS B DNA, Quantitative, PCR
|
| CPT Code(s) |
|
87517 |
| Group/Individual Test |
|
Individual |
| Laboratory |
|
Molecular Microbiology; 984-974-1820 |
| Tube Station |
|
30 |
| Specimen |
Routine: |
6 mL Blood/Gold SST tube; Orange top tubes are not acceptable |
| |
Micro:
|
3 mL Blood |
| Availability |
Routine: |
Test performed Monday, Wednesday, Friday |
| |
STAT: |
N/A |
| Turnaround Time |
|
3 days |
| Reference Range |
Normal: |
Not Detected |
| Comment |
|
Linear range = 10 IU/mL to 1.0 x 109 IU/mL (1 log to 9 log)
This test requires a dedicated specimen and cannot be added on to specimens already in the laboratory.
|
Reviewed by J. Carr on November 21, 2025
