Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Load (Quantitative)

RV0150

Synonym(s):
Specimen Container
EDTA tube
Specimen Requirement
EDTA blood
3 - 5 mL
Specimen Storage/Transport
Refrigerate sample until transfer to laboratory. Do not freeze (except for plasma)

Send sample at 2 – 8°C (with an ice-pack). Whole blood must reach the laboratory within 48 hours after collection. 

Plasma may be stored at 2 – 8°C for up to 2 days or frozen at –70°C before despatch to the laboratory.
Orderable as Urgent? No
Turn Around Time
1 - 5 days
Testing Laboratory Location SGH
Laboratory Molecular Diagnostics
Contact Number 6394 1352
Day and Time Performed
Mon – Fri: 0800 hrs - 1700 hrs
Saturday: 0800 hrs - 1200 hrs
Test setup every Monday and Thursday
Orderable on CPOE? Yes
Downtime Form

Virology & Serology Tests

Change History Notes

  • 07 Feb 2023 12:00 AM

    ​Updated Laboratory.

  • 03 Aug 2021 12:00 AM

    Updated Specimen Container, Specimen Requirement, TAT, Day and Time Performed.

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Last Updated - 28 May 2025