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Recommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
Recommended test to screen for hepatitis D virus (HDV) infection. Recommended test to diagnose HDV infection in patients with documented acute or chronic HBV who are at risk for HDV infection. HDV antibody testing with reflex to molecular testing is also available; refer to Hepatitis Delta Virus Antibody by ELISA With Reflex to Hepatitis Delta Virus by Quantitative PCR (3006379). Consider hepatitis B virus (HBV) IgM core antibody testing to determine whether HDV infection is a coinfection or a superinfection with hepatitis B virus; refer to Hepatitis B Virus Core Antibody, IgM (0020092).
New York DOH Approval Status
Indicates whether a test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient PreparationInstructions patient must follow before/during specimen collection.
CollectSpecimen type to collect. May include collection media, tubes, kits, etc.
Serum separator tube (SST). Also acceptable: Lavender (EDTA), green (sodium heparin), green (lithium heparin), or light blue (sodium citrate) plasma.
Specimen PreparationInstructions for specimen prep before/after collection and prior to transport.
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).
Storage/Transport TemperaturePreferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to ARUP. See Stability for additional info.
Frozen.
Unacceptable ConditionsCommon conditions under which a specimen will be rejected.
Room temperature specimens. Specimens containing particulate material or obvious microbial contamination. Hemolyzed or lipemic specimens.
RemarksAdditional specimen collection, transport, or test submission information.
StabilityAcceptable times/temperatures for specimens. Times include storage and transport time to ARUP.
After separation from cells: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: Indefinitely (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Methodology
Process(es) used to perform the test.
Qualitative Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Performed
Days of the week the test is performed.
Mon, Wed, Fri
Reported
Expected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
1-5 days
Reference Interval
Normal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
Negative
Interpretive Data
May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, or details of testing.
Compliance Category
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
Additional information related to the test.
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
N/A
CPT Codes
The American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
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