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High-risk result notification
Blood specimen order of draw
RCH Paediatric Blood Collection Volume Guide
Pathology request form
Clinical Analyte Unit conversion tool
Hepatitis B PCR
Test Name
Hepatitis B PCR
Test Code
SAHBPC
Specimen Type
Serum - Gel
Alternative specimens are EDTA or ACD
Minimum Volume
2.5 mL (6mL if ACD is required)
Comments
This test is not for viral load. Viral load is often performed as a screening test.
LAB NOTES
Send via Microbial Serology
Assay Performed
VIDRL Molecular Microbiology
VIDRL
Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity-Level , 792 Elizabeth Street
Melbourne 3000
VIC
9342 9615
Assay Frequency
Weekly