| EX0870 HEPATITIS B VIRAL DRUG RESISTANCE & GENOTYPING |
| Specimen: |
3 mL (2 mL min.) plasma from 2 Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes. Separate plasma aseptically within 2 hours of collection. Ship refrigerated or frozen. |
| Stability: |
| Room |
Refrigerated |
Frozen |
| 6 hrs |
72 hrs |
6 months |
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| Method: |
Sequencing |
| Comment: |
The minimum viral load required is 2000 IU/mL. |
| Report: |
Contact us to know the TAT. |
| Usage: |
This test is intended for the detection and genotyping of HBV. The mutations analyzed include M204I (YMDD to YIDD), L180M, M204V (YMDD to YVDD), A181 T/V, and N236T. These mutations are known to cause resistance to Lamivudine, Telbivudine, Entecavir, Adefovir, and Tenofovir. |
| Doctor Specialty: |
Gastroenterologist |
| Disease: |
Disorders of Liver |
| Components: |
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| Courier Charges: |
0.00 |
| Home Collection: |
Available (*T&C Apply) |
| Department: |
MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS |
| Pre Test Information: |
No special preparation required |
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