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Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) DNA, Quantitative Real-time PCR With Reflex to HBV Genotype

CPT

87517. If reflex testing is performed, concomitant CPT codes/charges will apply.

Synonyms
  • HBV Quantitation
  • HBV Viral Load
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  • Updated on 03/17/2025

Test Details

Methodology

Quantitative test: cobas® HBV for use on the cobas® 6800/8800 system

Genotype test (reflex): Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification and DNA sequencing

Result Turnaround Time

7 - 9 days

Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.

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Use

This test quantitates HBV DNA in serum or plasma with reflex to HBV genotype if ≥500 IU/mL is detected.

Limitations

The quantitative test has a range of 10 IU/mL to 1,000,000,000 IU/mL. The genotype assay is only triggered when the quantitative test result is ≥500 IU/mL.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen

Plasma or serum, frozen

Volume

3 mL

Minimum Volume

1.5 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)

1.5 mL

1.5 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)

Container

Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, or PPT. Do not use green-top (heparin) or yellow-top (ACD) tube

Collection Instructions

Centrifuge sample within six hours of collection. Transfer the serum/plasma to a screw-top polypropylene tube and freeze.

Storage Instructions

Freeze.

Causes for Rejection

Green-top (heparin) or yellow-top (ACD) tubes used for collection; serum/plasma not frozen; PPT not centrifuged

LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
551722 HBV Quant PCR Rfx to Genotype 42595-9 551651 HBV IU/mL IU/mL 42595-9
551722 HBV Quant PCR Rfx to Genotype 42595-9 551585 log10 HBV as IU/mL log10 IU/mL 48398-2
551722 HBV Quant PCR Rfx to Genotype 42595-9 551724 Test Information: 19147-8
551722 HBV Quant PCR Rfx to Genotype 42595-9 551726 HBV Genotype N/A
Order Code551722
Order Code NameHBV Quant PCR Rfx to Genotype
Order Loinc42595-9
Result Code551651
Result Code NameHBV IU/mL
UofMIU/mL
Result LOINC42595-9
Order Code551722
Order Code NameHBV Quant PCR Rfx to Genotype
Order Loinc42595-9
Result Code551585
Result Code Namelog10 HBV as IU/mL
UofMlog10 IU/mL
Result LOINC48398-2
Order Code551722
Order Code NameHBV Quant PCR Rfx to Genotype
Order Loinc42595-9
Result Code551724
Result Code NameTest Information:
UofM
Result LOINC19147-8
Order Code551722
Order Code NameHBV Quant PCR Rfx to Genotype
Order Loinc42595-9
Result Code551726
Result Code NameHBV Genotype
UofM
Result LOINCN/A
Reflex Table for HBV IU/mL
Order Code Order Name Result Code Result Name UofM Result LOINC
Reflex 1 551587 HBV Real-Time PCR, Quant 551649 HBV IU/mL IU/mL 42595-9
Reflex 1
Order Code551587
Order NameHBV Real-Time PCR, Quant
Result Code551649
Result NameHBV IU/mL
UofMIU/mL
Result LOINC42595-9
Reflex Table for HBV IU/mL
Order Code Order Name Result Code Result Name UofM Result LOINC
Reflex 1 551587 HBV Real-Time PCR, Quant 551586 log10 HBV IU/mL log10 IU/mL 48398-2
Reflex 1
Order Code551587
Order NameHBV Real-Time PCR, Quant
Result Code551586
Result Namelog10 HBV IU/mL
UofMlog10 IU/mL
Result LOINC48398-2
Reflex Table for HBV Genotype
Order Code Order Name Result Code Result Name UofM Result LOINC
Reflex 1 551727 HBV Genotype 551578 HBV Genotype 32366-7
Reflex 1
Order Code551727
Order NameHBV Genotype
Result Code551578
Result NameHBV Genotype
UofM
Result LOINC32366-7
Reflex Table for HBV Genotype
Order Code Order Name Result Code Result Name UofM Result LOINC
Reflex 1 551727 HBV Genotype 551714 HBV PreCore Mutation 54210-0
Reflex 1
Order Code551727
Order NameHBV Genotype
Result Code551714
Result NameHBV PreCore Mutation
UofM
Result LOINC54210-0
Reflex Table for HBV Genotype
Order Code Order Name Result Code Result Name UofM Result LOINC
Reflex 1 551727 HBV Genotype 551763 HBV Genotype/PreCore N/A
Reflex 1
Order Code551727
Order NameHBV Genotype
Result Code551763
Result NameHBV Genotype/PreCore
UofM
Result LOINCN/A