Viral Hepatitis New Hep B referral (ICE)

Virology


Description

For Information regarding sample types and volumes please follow the Weblink above and then select the "VIROLOGY SAMPLES" link


Indications

Only reserved for patients seen in the specialist HBV outpatient clinics for the very first time.


Sample Type

Clotted Blood


Reference Range

Not Applicable


Turnaround Time

Within 5 days


Testing Frequency

Variable


External Notes

Includes HBsAg, HBeAg, HBeAb, HBcIgM, HBcTotal Ab, HBsAb and HBV DNA Genotyping is not being currently offered. No such requests will be actioned unless first discussed with a medical virologist or without funding approval. For policy matters regarding genotyping, please contact Dr M Raza.


Patient Preparation

Not Applicable


Please note: the above information is subject to change and we endeavour to keep this website up to date wherever necessary.

Your contact for this test

team

Leeanne Tovey BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science, MSc Medical Microbiology

Acting Lead Laboratory Manager - Microbiology & Virology

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