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Hepatitis B Genotyping
 CDC-10529

Synonym(s)
HBV
CDC Pre-Approval Needed
None
Supplemental Information Required
None
Supplemental Form
Performed on Specimens from
Human
Acceptable Sample/ Specimen Type for Testing
Serum or EDTA-treated plasma (purple top)
Minimum Volume Required
0.5 mL; 1 mL preferred
Collection, Storage, and Preservation of Specimen Prior to Shipping
Specimens should be kept frozen at -20 °C.  Specimens can be kept refrigerated at 4 °C if shipped in less than 72 hours of collection.
Transport Medium
Not Applicable
Specimen Labeling
Research or surveillance specimens may be labeled according to protocol. Labels should not include personally identifiable information. The results reported should NOT be used for diagnosis, treatment, assessment of health or management of the individual patient.
Shipping Instructions which Include Specimen Handling Requirements
CDC does not accept routine shipments on weekends or holidays. Please make sure packages arrive Monday - Friday.
 
Ship to:
<Insert CDC Point of Contact>
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
RDSB/STATT Unit 90
1600 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
<Insert CDC Point of Contact's Telephone Number>
 
All samples must be shipped in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations.
Methodology
Hepatitis B genotyping through sequencing
Turnaround Time
4 Weeks
Interferences & Limitations
Hemolyzed specimen are not acceptable.
 
Avoid sending whole blood.
Additional Information
None
CDC Points of Contact
Amanda Poe
(404) 639-0723
anp0@cdc.gov
Jan Drobeniuc
(404) 639-3790
DVHLabTesting@cdc.gov




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