DNA HBV (Hepatitis B virus) — PCR, qualitative
Qualitative PCR for Hepatitis B virus DNA detection. Confirms infection at minimal concentration including early stages. Used for acute/chronic HBV diagnosis, donor screening, and pregnant women examination.
Biomaterial: Venous blood
- Draw blood fasting
- Exclude alcohol 24 hours before
- Inform physician of all medications taken
- Suspected acute/chronic Hepatitis B;
- contact with infected;
- asymptomatic liver enzyme elevation;
- pregnant women;
- donor screening;
- pre-surgical preparation;
- risk group monitoring.
Positive — HBV DNA detected; confirms infection.
Negative — not detected or below sensitivity threshold.
Final interpretation by physician.
Recommended physicians: Infectious disease specialist, Hepatologist, General Practitioner, Obstetrician-
Gynecologist, Surgeon.
