Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Drug Resistance, Genotype and BCP/Precore Mutations by Sequencing
Test Mnemonic
HEPBDR
CPT Codes
- 87912 - QTY (1)
Includes
- HBV Genotype
- HBV Polymerase Mutations
- HBV Precore Mutations
- HBV Basal Core Promoter (BCP) Mutations
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Plasma | EDTA PPT (White) | Frozen | Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | Frozen | Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. | |
| 1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Frozen | Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Frozen | 1 month |
| Refrigerated | 1 week |
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Days Performed
Varies
Turnaround Time
10 - 14 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Polymerase Chain Reaction/Sequencing |
Reference Range
Special Info
Patient must have a viral load greater than 600 IU/mL. This test is New York DOH approved. Thawed specimens will be rejected.