Hepatitis D Virus RNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR

Hepatitis D Virus RNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR

Test Code

34469
87798
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
34469
87798
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

Hepatitis D Virus RNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR - Hepatitis D Virus (HDV) is an RNA virus whose transmission is dependent on associated hepatitis B viral infection.

Test Resources

Clinical Focus

Viral Hepatitis: Laboratory Support for Diagnosis and Management

Test Details

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction

Assay Category

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

Not detected

Alternative Name(s)

Delta Antigen,Hepatitis D RNA,HDV RNA RTPCR,Hep D PCR

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

Not detected

Alternative Name(s)

Delta Antigen,Hepatitis D RNA,HDV RNA RTPCR,Hep D PCR
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

2 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.6 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 24 hours
    Refrigerated: 7 days
    Frozen: 30 days

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
2 mL serum
0.6 mL
Transport tube
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Service Area must be determined
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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