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Hepatitis B Virus Genotyping

BC9999

Synonym(s):
Specimen Container

EDTA tube

Specimen Requirement

3 - 6 mL EDTA 

Must indicate the following:
  1. Viral Load
  2. Viral Load Date

Note: This test may be unsuccessful if the HBV Viral load is less than log 3.0 or 1,000 IU/mL of plasma.

Specimen Storage/Transport

To spin and separate the plasma and store at – 20°C before the next transport is available.

Turn Around Time

2 - 4 weeks

Testing Laboratory Location

NUH

Laboratory

ARUP Laboratories

Contact Number

6394 1352

Day and Time Performed

Tuesday and Friday

Orderable on CPOE?

No

Downtime Form

Clinical Chemistry - Form A

Last Updated - 06 Oct 2025