Collect	Pearl/PPT
	Also Acceptable	Lavendar (EDTA)
	Unacceptable	Heparinized specimens
	Transport	Refrigerated
	Minimum Volume	2 mL
	Remarks	Separate plasma from cells ASAP (within 24 hours of collection). Stability after separation from cells: After separation from cells: Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 6 weeks.
	Notes	Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

Hepatitis B Surface Ag Mutat Hepatitis B Genotype HBV Rt Polymerase Mutations

83890, 83898, 83904 (2), 83909, 83912 *The CPT codes provided are based on the AMA guidelines and for informational purposes