Laboratory Test Detail

Last Updated: April 20, 2024 @ 9:13 am

90221

Hepatitis B Genotype

Specimen:Collect:
  • One Lavender (EDTA)

Also Acceptable:
  • One Pink Top (EDTA)
  • One Red Top
  • One SST
Submit:
  • 1 mL (Min:0.3 mL) Plasma . Submit Frozen. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.

Also Acceptable:
  • 1 mL (Min:0.3 mL) Serum . Submit Frozen. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
Special Handling:
  • Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection
Rejection Criteria:
  • Thawed Serum
  • Thawed plasma
Stability:Ambient: 3 Day(s); Refrigerated: 1 Week(s); Frozen: 1 Month(s); Incubated: Unacceptable
Methodology:
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
  • Sequencing
Performed:Varies
Reported:10-14 Day(s)
CPT Codes:
  • 87912
Interpretive Data:Please see report for interpretive data.
Components:
  • 90222 - GENOTYPE
  • 90223 - POLYMERASE MUT.
  • 90224 - PRECORE MUT.
  • 90225 - BCP MUT.
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