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Hepatitis Delta Virus Antibody
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Ordering Recommendation
Diagnose HDV infection in patient with documented acute or chronic HBV and at risk for HDV infection. Consider ordering HBV IgM core antibody testing to determine whether HDV infection is a coinfection or a superinfection with HBV.
Mnemonic
Methodology
Qualitative Enzyme Immunoassay
Performed
Mon, Wed, Fri
Reported
1-5 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Serum separator tube (SST). Also acceptable: Lavender (EDTA), dark green (sodium heparin), dark green (lithium heparin), or light blue (sodium citrate) plasma.
Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL).
Frozen.
Room temperature specimens. Specimens containing particulate material or obvious microbial contamination. Hemolyzed or lipemic specimens.
After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: Indefinitely (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Reference Interval
Negative
Interpretive Data
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
Order this assay only when patient has an acute or chronic hepatitis B infection. This test detects total antibodies (IgG and IgM) to the hepatitis Delta agent.
Hotline History
CPT Codes
86692
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0020799 | Hepatitis Delta Antibody | 40727-0 |
Aliases
- HDV Ab
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