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Alternative Names:

Lamivudine resistance assay
Hepatitis B Resistance Testing
Hepatitis B Genotyping.

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

HEPBSEQ

Specimen Types:

Serum
Blood

Container Types:

SST
EDTA 10 mL
ACD

Adults Volume or Mass:

10 mL

Processing Instructions:

Unopened Tube

Department Head authorisation required unless Gastroenterology Unit or patient is HIV positive.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

External Laboratory:

V.I.D.R.L.

External Transport Instructions:

Send at ambient temperature

Department head authorisation required.