Viral Hepatitis New Hep B referral (ICE)

Virology

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Description

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

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Indications

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

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Sample Type

Clotted Blood

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Reference Range

Not Applicable

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Turnaround Time

Within 5 days

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Testing Frequency

Variable

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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.

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Patient Preparation

Not Applicable

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