DR Lal Pathlabs: Interpretation
DR Lal Pathlabs: Interpretation
DR Lal Pathlabs: Interpretation
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HEPATITIS B VIRUS (HBV DNA) PCR, QUALITATIVE
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Interpretation
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| RESULT | REMARKS |
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| Positive | Sample provided contains HBV DNA |
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| Indeterminate | Presence of inhibitors in the sample |
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| Negative | Sample provided does not contain HBV DNA or number |
| | of viral DNA copies are below the detection limit |
| | of the assay |
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Note
1. The detection limit of the assay is 15-20 genome equivalents per PCR reaction
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2. All Indeterminate results should be retested
3. Contaminated samples may be falsely positive
4. Test conducted on Serum / Plasma
5. This is an in-house developed test
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Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) is a member of Hepadna virus family transmitted primarily by body fluids especially
serum; sexual transmission and transmission from mother to baby. Majority of the infected individuals recover
completely; about 1-2% have persistent viral replication leading to chronic hepatitis. Frequency of chronic HBV
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Uses
· Isolated Anti HB core positivity can occur during periods of viral clearance in acute and chronic hepatitis
and as a false positive result. Typically low titre of Anti HBc indicates false positive result. In such cases
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positive HBV DNA PCR Qualitative test confirms persistence of the virus.
· Presence of HBV DNA in conjunction with serological tests confirms the presence of chronic Hepatitis
B infection.
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Dr Atul Thatai Dr Shalabh Malik
PhD, Biotechnology MD, Microbiology
HOD Molecular Diagnostics National Head - Microbiology &
NRL - Dr Lal PathLabs Ltd Serology
NRL - Dr Lal PathLabs Ltd
Result/s to follow:
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HEPATITIS B VIRUS (HBV DNA) PCR, QUALITATIVE
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*Test results released pertain to the specimen submitted .*All test results are dependent on the quality of the sample received by the Laboratory .
*Laboratory investigations are only a tool to facilitate in arriving at a diagnosis and should be clinically correlated by the Referring Physician .*Sample
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repeats are accepted on request of Referring Physician within 7 days post reporting.*Report delivery may be delayed due to unforeseen
circumstances. Inconvenience is regretted.*Certain tests may require further testing at additional cost for derivation of exact value. Kindly submit
request within 72 hours post reporting.*Test results may show interlaboratory variations .*The Courts/Forum at Delhi shall have exclusive
jurisdiction in all disputes/claims concerning the test(s) & or results of test(s).*Test results are not valid for medico legal purposes. * Contact
customer care Tel No. +91-11-39885050 for all queries related to test results.
(#) Sample drawn from outside source.
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