Specimen: 3 mL (2 mL min.) Plasma from 2 Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes. Separate plasma asceptically within 2 hours of collection. Ship refrigerated or frozen. 12 hours fasting is recommended.

Stability (Room): N/A

Stability (Refrigerated): 72 hrs

Stability (Frozen): 72 hrs

Method: Sequencing, Real Time PCR

Comment: Avoid freeze thaw cycles.

Price: Contact Medilab

Turnaround time (TAT): 20 – 25 days

Usage: For detection & genotyping of HBV. The mutations analysed 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.

Specialty: Gastroenterologist

Disease: Disorders of Liver

Components:

Courier Charges:

Home Collection: Available

Department: MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS

Pre-test Information: 12 hours fasting is recommended.