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Hantavirus PCR

Test Method: Conventional PCR
Specimen Required: Aspirate, Biopsy, Blood (ACD), Blood (EDTA), Blood (Gel Tube), Blood (Whole), Bone Marrow, Bowel Contents, Brushings, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Culture Isolate, Faeces, Fluid, Lavage, Milk, Non-human specimen, Nucleic Acid Extract, Other, Paraffin embedded tissue, Plasma, Plasma (ACD), Plasma (EDTA), Saliva, Scraping, Semen, Serum, Sputum, Swab, Tissue, Urine, Virus Isolate, Washings
Spec Type Min: 200uL
When Tested: On request
Turnaround Time: same day / next day
Reference Ranges: n/a
Billing Advice: Non-rebatable
Contact: 9342 9628

Hantavirus Serology – IgG

Test Method: IgG IF
Specimen Required: Blood (EDTA), Blood (Gel Tube), Blood (Lithium Heparin), Blood (Sodium Citrate), Blood (Whole), Plasma, Plasma (EDTA), Plasma (Lithium Heparin), Plasma (Sodium Citrate), Serum
Spec Type Min: 100ul
When Tested: On request
Reference Ranges: IgG (IF)
: neg <100
: pos >100
Units of Measurement: Titre
Contact: 9342 9647 / 9342 9648

Hantavirus Serology – IgM

Test Method: IgM IF
Specimen Required: Blood (EDTA), Blood (Gel Tube), Blood (Lithium Heparin), Blood (Sodium Citrate), Blood (Whole), Plasma, Plasma (EDTA), Plasma (Lithium Heparin), Plasma (Sodium Citrate), Serum
Spec Type Min: 100ul
When Tested: On request
Reference Ranges: IgM (IF)
: neg <100
: pos >100
Units of Measurement: Titre
Contact: 9342 9647 / 9342 9648

Hendra virus PCR (Henipah combo assay)

Test Method: Real-time TaqMan PCR
Specimen Required: Aspirate, Biopsy, Blood (ACD), Blood (EDTA), Blood (Gel Tube), Blood (Whole), Bone Marrow, Bowel Contents, Brushings, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Culture Isolate, Faeces, Fluid, Lavage, Milk, Non-human specimen, Nucleic Acid Extract, Other, Paraffin embedded tissue, Plasma, Plasma (ACD), Plasma (EDTA), Saliva, Scraping, Semen, Serum, Sputum, Swab, Tissue, Urine, Virus Isolate, Washings
Spec Type Min: 200uL
When Tested: On request
Reference Ranges: 3-45 Ct
Contact: 9342 9628

Hepatitis A virus Genotyping

Test Method: Conventional PCR; Capillary Sequencing
Specimen Required: Blood (ACD), Blood (EDTA), Blood (Gel Tube), Blood (Sodium Citrate), Blood (Whole), Plasma, Plasma (ACD), Plasma (EDTA), Serum
Spec Type Min: 500uL
When Tested: As requested
Turnaround Time: Three Weeks
Normal Ranges: Not Applicable
Reference Ranges: N/A
Cut Off Lower: 1000 IU/ml
Units of Measurement: N/A
Contact: 9342 9615

Hepatitis A virus PCR

Test Method: Altona Real Star kit
Specimen Required: Blood (ACD), Blood (EDTA), Blood (Gel Tube), Blood (Sodium Citrate), Blood (Whole), Plasma, Serum
Spec Type Min: 500 uL
When Tested: Weekly
Turnaround Time: Two Weeks
Normal Ranges: Not Applicable
Reference Ranges: LLOQ 500 IU/ml
Cut Off Lower: 500 IU/ml
Units of Measurement: IU/ml
Related Tests: Hepatitis A Genotyping
Contact: 9342 9615

Hepatitis A virus Serology (IgM)

Specimen Required: Blood (ACD), Blood (EDTA), Blood (Gel Tube), Blood (Lithium Heparin), Blood (Sodium Citrate), Blood (Whole), Plasma, Plasma (ACD), Plasma (EDTA), Plasma (Lithium Heparin), Plasma (Sodium Citrate), Serum
Spec Type Min: 200uL
When Tested: 2 x Weekly
Turnaround Time: 2 Weeks
Cut Off Lower: IgM:<0.9 Negative; >1.1 Pos; 0.9 to 1.1 Equiv.
Units of Measurement: Index value
Contact: 9342 9647 / 9342 9648

Hepatitis A virus Serology (Total Antibody)

Test Method: Total Ab (CLIA)
Specimen Required: Blood (Gel Tube), Blood (Lithium Heparin), Blood (Whole), Plasma, Plasma (Lithium Heparin), Serum
When Tested: Total Ab - Daily: IgM - 2X Weekly
Turnaround Time: Total Ab - Daily: IgM - 2X Weekly
Reference Ranges: N/A
Cut Off Lower: Total Ab: <0.9 Positive; >1.1 Neg; 0.9 to 1.1 Equiv
Units of Measurement: Index value
Contact: 9342 9347

Hepatitis B Quantitative Serology

Test Method: Chemilluminescent Immunoassay
Specimen Required: Blood (ACD), Blood (EDTA), Blood (Gel Tube), Blood (Sodium Citrate), Blood (Whole), Plasma, Serum
Spec Type Min: 200uL
When Tested: Weekly
Turnaround Time: Two Weeks
Normal Ranges: 0.05 to 130 IU/ml
Reference Ranges: LLOQ 0.05 IU/ml
Cut Off Lower: <1 IU/mL
Units of Measurement: IU
Related Tests: Qualitative Surface Antigen
Contact: 9342 9615

Hepatitis B virus (POL) PCR amplification & sequencing

Test Method: Conventional PCR; Capillary sequencing
Specimen Required: HBV DNA extracted from serum (serum, ACD or EDTA blood)
Spec Type Min: 500uL
When Tested: Weekly
Turnaround Time: Three Weeks
Normal Ranges: Not Applicable
Reference Ranges: N/A
Cut Off Lower: 400 IU/ml
Units of Measurement: N/A
Related Tests: Resistance testing
Contact: 9342 9615

Hepatitis B virus BCP/PC Sequencing

Test Method: Conventional PCR, Capillary Sequencing
Specimen Required: Blood (ACD), Blood (EDTA), Blood (Gel Tube), Blood (Whole), Plasma, Plasma (ACD), Plasma (EDTA), Serum
Spec Type Min: 500 uL
When Tested: On Request
Turnaround Time: 3 Weeks
Cut Off Lower: 400 IU/mL
Units of Measurement: IU/mL
Contact: 9342 9615

Hepatitis B virus Genotype

Test Method: Conventional PCR; Capillary sequencing
Specimen Required: Blood (ACD), Blood (EDTA), Blood (Gel Tube), Blood (Whole), Plasma, Plasma (ACD), Plasma (EDTA), Serum
Spec Type Min: 500 uL
When Tested: Weekly
Turnaround Time: Three Weeks
Normal Ranges: Not Applicable
Reference Ranges: N/A
Cut Off Lower: 400 IU/ml
Units of Measurement: N/A
Related Tests: Precore mutant testing
Contact: 9342 9615

Hepatitis B virus Quantification

Test Method: Alinity M, COBAS 6800
Specimen Required: Serum (clotted blood),Blood (ACD or EDTA)
Spec Type Min: 1 ml
When Tested: 3x Weekly
Turnaround Time: 6 days
Normal Ranges: N/A
Reference Ranges: Abbott and Roche 10 – 1000,000,000 IU/mL
Cut Off Lower: 10 IU/mL
Units of Measurement: IU/ml
Contact: 9342 9615

Hepatitis B virus Serology – Be Antibody

Test Method: CLIA Hep B e Antibody
Specimen Required: Blood (ACD), Blood (EDTA), Blood (Gel Tube), Blood (Lithium Heparin), Blood (Sodium Citrate), Blood (Whole), Plasma, Plasma (ACD), Plasma (EDTA), Plasma (Lithium Heparin), Plasma (Sodium Citrate), Serum
Spec Type Min: 500ul
When Tested: See Notes
Turnaround Time: Daily
Reference Ranges: neg > 1.1, equiv 0. 9- 1.1, pos <0.9
Units of Measurement: Index
Contact: 9342 9647 / 9342 9648

Hepatitis B virus Serology – Be Antigen

Test Method: CLIA
Specimen Required: Blood (ACD), Blood (EDTA), Blood (Gel Tube), Blood (Lithium Heparin), Blood (Sodium Citrate), Blood (Whole), Plasma, Plasma (ACD), Plasma (EDTA), Plasma (Lithium Heparin), Plasma (Sodium Citrate), Serum
Spec Type Min: 500ul
When Tested: See Notes
Turnaround Time: Daily
Reference Ranges: neg <0.09, equiv 0.09 - 0.11, pos > 0.11
Units of Measurement: PEIU/mL
Contact: 9342 9647 / 9342 9648

Hepatitis B virus Serology – Core Antibody (Total)

Test Method: CLIA
Specimen Required: Blood (ACD), Blood (EDTA), Blood (Gel Tube), Blood (Lithium Heparin), Blood (Sodium Citrate), Blood (Whole), Plasma, Plasma (ACD), Plasma (EDTA), Plasma (Lithium Heparin), Plasma (Sodium Citrate), Serum
Spec Type Min: 500ul
Turnaround Time: Daily
Reference Ranges: neg >= 1, pos < 0.9
Units of Measurement: Index
Contact: 9342 9647 / 9342 9648

Hepatitis B virus Serology – Core IgM Antibodies

Test Method: CLIA
Specimen Required: Blood (ACD), Blood (EDTA), Blood (Gel Tube), Blood (Lithium Heparin), Blood (Sodium Citrate), Blood (Whole), Plasma, Plasma (ACD), Plasma (EDTA), Plasma (Lithium Heparin), Plasma (Sodium Citrate), Serum
Spec Type Min: 500ul
Turnaround Time: Daily
Reference Ranges: neg <1, pos >= 1
Units of Measurement: S/Co
Contact: 9342 9647 / 9342 9648

Hepatitis B virus Serology – Surface Antibody

Test Method: CLIA surface antibody
Specimen Required: Blood (ACD), Blood (EDTA), Blood (Gel Tube), Blood (Lithium Heparin), Blood (Sodium Citrate), Blood (Whole), Plasma, Plasma (ACD), Plasma (EDTA), Plasma (Lithium Heparin), Plasma (Sodium Citrate), Serum
Spec Type Min: 500ul
When Tested: See Notes
Turnaround Time: Daily
Reference Ranges: neg <9, equiv 9-11, pos >= 11
Units of Measurement: IU/mL
Contact: 9342 9647 / 9342 9648

Hepatitis B virus Serology – Surface Antigen

Test Method: CLIA
Specimen Required: Blood (ACD), Blood (EDTA), Blood (Gel Tube), Blood (Lithium Heparin), Blood (Sodium Citrate), Blood (Whole), Plasma, Plasma (ACD), Plasma (EDTA), Plasma (Lithium Heparin), Plasma (Sodium Citrate), Serum
Spec Type Min: 500ul
When Tested: Daily
Reference Ranges: Hep B sAg = neg <0.05, pos >= 0.05
Units of Measurement: IU/mL
Contact: 9342 9647 / 9342 9648

Hepatitis Be antigen detection

Test Method: Hbe antigen CLIA
Specimen Required: Serum or plasma (EDTA, ACD, heparin)
When Tested: Daily
Reference Ranges: 0.02 to 120 PEIU/ml HBeAg Neg = < 0.09 PEI U/ml, Equivocal = 0.09 - 0.11 PEI U/ml, Pos = 0.11 PEI U/ml.
Contact: 9342 9647 / 9342 9648

Hepatitis Be virus antibody detection

Test Method: Anti-Hbe test CLIA
Specimen Required: Serum or plasma (EDTA, ACD, heparin)
When Tested: Daily
Reference Ranges: Neg = 1.1, Equivocal 0.9 - 1.1, Pos <0.9
Contact: 9342 9647 / 9342 9648

Hepatitis C virus Genotyping

Test Method: Conventional RT-PCR and reverse-phase hybridization (LiPA)
Specimen Required: Blood (ACD), Blood (EDTA), Blood (Gel Tube), Blood (Whole), Plasma, Plasma (ACD), Plasma (EDTA), Serum
Spec Type Min: 500 uL
When Tested: 1 x weekly
Turnaround Time: Two weeks
Normal Ranges: Not Applicable
Reference Ranges: cut-off 1000 IU/ml
Cut Off Lower: 1000 IU/ml
Units of Measurement: Not Applicable
Related Tests: Hepatitis C Virus Genotyping (HCVGT2)
Contact: 9342 9615

Hepatitis C virus PCR

Test Method: Alinity M, COBAS 6800
Specimen Required: Blood (EDTA), Blood (Whole), Plasma, Serum
Spec Type Min: 700uL
When Tested: 3x Weekly
Turnaround Time: 6 days
Normal Ranges: N/A
Reference Ranges: 12 - 100,000,000 IU/mL
Cut Off Lower: 12 IU/mL
Units of Measurement: IU/ml
Contact: 9342 9615

Hepatitis C virus Quantification

Test Method: Alinity M
Specimen Required: Blood (ACD), Blood (EDTA), Blood (Gel Tube), Blood (Whole), Plasma, Plasma (ACD), Plasma (EDTA), Serum
Spec Type Min: 1 ml
When Tested: 3x Weekly
Turnaround Time: 6 Days.
Normal Ranges: N/A
Reference Ranges: 12 - 100,000,000 IU/mL
Cut Off Lower: 12 IU/mL
Units of Measurement: IU/ml
Contact: 9342 9615

Hepatitis C virus Serology

Test Method: EIA
Specimen Required: Serum, Cadaver, Plasma
Spec Type Min: 300ul
When Tested: Daily
Reference Ranges: Murex EIA (screening test)
cutoff formula;
neg control + 0.6
index formula; S/cutoff
index <0.9 = neg
index ³1.1 = pos
index 0.9-1.0 = equiv
Biorad EIA (supplemental test)
cutoff = pos control mean/5
neg pos >cutoff value
equiv +/- 10% cutoff value
Units of Measurement: Optical density
Contact: 9342 9647 / 9342 9648

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