HBV DNA - genotyping

HBV DNA - genotyping

Clinical significance

HBV - a virus of the Hepadnaviridae family, causing hepatitis B. Infection occurs by the parenteral route, mainly through the blood, sexually or perinatally. The main reservoir of infection is the sick person. There are 8 genotypesów of the virus A-H with dominance of A. The test involves determining the genotype of HBV DNA.

Patient preparation

Material: Serum