Hepatitis Delta Antigen by ELISA
2006450
 
Ordering Recommendation
Submit With Order
Mnemonic
HEPD AG
Methodology
Qualitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Performed
Varies
Reported
3-9 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
 
Collect
Plain red.  
Specimen Preparation
Separate from cells within 1 hour of draw. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube and freeze immediately. (Min: 0.5 mL)  
Storage/Transport Temperature
CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.  
Unacceptable Conditions
Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens. Thawed specimens.  
Remarks
 
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 3 months  
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
Note
CPT Code(s)
87380
Components
Component Test Code*Component Chart Name
2006451Hepatitis Delta Antigen by ELISA
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Cross References
Performed at Cambridge Biomedical Research Group