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Test Code: HBVQNT Preferred Name HBV DNA

Results Avail After Hours:No

Urgent:< 7 days

Test Frequency:Once a week

Routine:< 7 days

MBS Status:Medicare Item

Min. Re-Test Interval:N/A

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Test Tubes

Specimen Type	Specimen Volume	Tube Type
Blood (adult)	6 mL	EDTA 6 mL (Pink top) x
Blood (paediatric)	2 mL	EDTA 2 mL Paediatric ( Lavender Top)
Blood (neonatal)	2 mL	EDTA 2 mL Paediatric ( Lavender Top)

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GENERAL NOTES

APPLICATION: This test is used in HBsAg positive patients to monitor active viral replication.
PCR testing is performed weekly. Samples received before 7 am on the testing day will be tested on the same day, if received after 7 am samples will be tested on the next testing day.