Ordering Recommendation
Diagnose HDV infection in patient with documented acute or chronic HBV and at risk for HDV infection. Consider ordering HBV core IgM antibody to determine whether HDV infection is a coinfection or a superinfection with HBV.
Mnemonic
HEPD AG
Methodology
Qualitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Performed
Varies
Reported
7-10 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
CRITICAL FROZEN.
Unacceptable Conditions
Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens.
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 2 weeks
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
Note
Hotline History
Hotline History
Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Note
CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
N/A
CPT Codes
87380
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
2006451 | Hepatitis Delta Antigen by ELISA | 44754-0 |
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Aliases
Hepatitis Delta Antigen by ELISA
BioAgilytix Diagnostics