NOT DETECTED The detection of hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA is based upon the real-time amplification and detection of specific HBV genomic DNA sequences by PCR from total DNA extracted from the specimen. The diagnosis of HBV infection should not rely solely upon the result of a PCR assay. A positive PCR result should be considered in conjunction with clinical presentation and additional established diagnostic tests prior to establishing a diagnosis. A negative PCR result indicates only the absence of HBV DNA in the sample tested and does not exclude the diagnosis of disease. Equivocal results are those that fall between the lowest limit of detection and the background level. Equivocal results cannot be determined to be positive or negative.

Indicate specimen type on request form and label specimen appropriately. Sample must be frozen within 2 hours of collection.