Hepatitis B DNA (HBVD, HBV DNA)

About This Test

Department: Virology and Molecular Microbiology

Requirement:

2 x 4ml EDTA blood (1ml if paediatric) , purple top,

Turnaround Time: 8-10 days

Measurement of levels of hepatitis B DNA in chronic hepatitis B infection.

Other Comments:

If processing is delayed, refrigeration is preferable to storage at ambient temperature. Delays of over 48 hours are undesirable

Measurement units: copies/ml
Clinical decision points: Interpretive comments included in report
Factors known to significantly affect results: Haemolysis
Reference Lab: Birmingham Heartlands