Chronic carriers will persist in producing detectable HBV. Patients with chronic liver disease of unknown origin most commonly have HBV that is detected by viral DNA testing. Quantitative measurement of HBV viral DNA may be used to monitor progression of disease.
3.0 mL Plasma from 2 Lavender Top Tubes - EDTA in a Plastic Vials
Unacceptable Ambient
6 days Refrigerated
84 days Frozen
Ship plasma frozen. Do not freeze whole blood or any samples stored in the primary tube.
Separate plasma from whole blood within 24 hours of collection
Mark specimen as plasma
Freshly drawn specimen (whole blood) may be stored at 2-25°C for up to 24 hours prior to centrifugation.
1.0 mL Plasma
Not Detected
Results obtained from immunosuppressed patients should be interpreted with caution
Chronic carriers will persist in producing detectable HBV. Patients with chronic liver disease of unknown origin most commonly have HBV that is detected by viral DNA testing. Quantitative measurement of HBV viral DNA may be used to monitor progression of disease.
3 to 4 days
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