• Useful for:

  The Hepatitis B test detects the virus responsible for hepatitis B, a viral infection that attacks the liver and can cause both short-term (acute) and long-term (chronic) disease.

• Method Name: Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
• Other Common Names: HBV
• Medicover Laboratories Code Name: 8503
• Fasting or other requirements: N/A
• Specimen Type: Serum/Plasma
• Specimen Required Supplies: Serum gel vial (preferred), Red top vial (acceptable)
• Specimen Volume: 1 ml
• Specimen retention time: 7 days
• Report Available: 2-3 working days