3001. PCR. Hepatitis B (blood, qualitative determination, Real-time)
Description
Viral hepatitis B is a dangerous infectious disease of viral etiology, which is transmitted mainly by the parenteral route.
Determination of genetic material in the blood allows you to confirm the fact of infection with the hepatitis B virus at all stages and with all forms of the disease.
The test can be used for the clinical and differential diagnosis of viral hepatitis. It should be combined with the determination of virus antigens and antibodies to them, a biochemical blood test.
When and who needs the test?
Revealing the stage of viral replication in acute and chronic hepatitis B; control of viremia and termination of virus replication, control of the effectiveness of antiviral therapy.
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach.
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...