Test Directory
Hepatitis B DNA for EPP workers
Containers - Adult
Red Cap Tube EDTA KE 9ml
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Volume Range
9ml |
Reference ranges
Please refer to printed laboratory results report.
Laboratory Site
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Transport arrangements
Inter-site van shuttle service, GP van service, External hospital van service, Couriers, Hospital porter collection (refer to collection times posted in wards / departments), Hospital Pneumatic Tube System (PTS)
Sample storage arrangements
Specimen transport arrangements must be in accordance with current postal and transport regulations. Samples should be transported to the laboratory without delay. If processing is delayed, refrigeration at 2-8 oC is preferable to storage at room temperature for all samples, with the exception of EDTA blood samples. EDTA blood samples must be stored at room temperature (19-23 oC). Patient samples can be transported at ambient temperature.
Special instructions for collection
Use appropriate TRAK or ICE barcode labels which include Patient Identifier Number (CHI), Forename, Surname, Date of Birth, Gender and Location of patient (hospital and ward or primary care centre). Use Virology Request Form only if TRAK or ICE ordering system is unavailable.
How to request
Use appropriate request form, Virology OHS Form. Forms must be fully completed with Patient Identifier Number (CHI), Forename, Surname, Date of Birth, Gender and Location of patient (hospital and ward or primary care centre).
Availability
Weekdays 08.30 - 17.00
Anticipated turnaround
30 days
What happens if the result is positive or abnormal
Results are available in the patient’s records.
Static information/disclaimer
False negative results may occur for a variety of reasons including: inappropriate timing of sample collection, inappropriate sample type, inappropriate sample storage and presence of virus below the detectable limit of the assay. New and emerging variants may also occur which may not be detected by specific assays. Towards the limit of detection of an assay sampling variation will result in lower reproducibility. Haemolysed or lipaemic samples can also cause interference with assay results.
General additional information
Please write 'DO NOT Split' on request form. Phone to inform duty Virologist on 63373. Samples are referred for testing.
Please contact virologyadvice@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk for all non-urgent clinical enquiries.