Ordering Recommendation
Determine whether HDV infection is acute rather than chronic. Consider ordering HBV IgM core antibody to determine whether HDV infection is a coinfection or a superinfection with HBV.
Mnemonic
HEP D IGM
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay
Performed
Varies
Reported
3-8 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Plain red or serum separator tube (SST).
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated. Also acceptable: Room temperature or frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 month
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
86692
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0098507 | Hepatitis Delta Virus, HDV IgM | 44826-6 |
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Aliases
Hepatitis Delta Virus (HDV), IgM Antibody, EIA
Quest Diagnostics Infectious Disease Inc.