Hepatitis D Virus (HDV) Antibody, Total with Reflex to HDV, Real-Time PCR

Hepatitis D Virus (HDV) Antibody, Total with Reflex to HDV, Real-Time PCR

Test Code

37231
86692
37231
86692
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

Hepatitis D Virus (HDV) Antibody, Total with Reflex to HDV, Real-Time PCR - Hepatitis D Virus (HDV) infection occurs only in association with Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection. A positive result for HDV total antibody may indicate acute infection, chronic infection, or past infection with recovery.

Test Resources

Algorithm

Laboratory Testing in the Diagnosis and Classification of Hepatitis Delta Virus (HDV) Infection

Clinical Focus

Viral Hepatitis: Laboratory Support for Diagnosis and Management

Test Details

Includes

  • If Hepatitis D Virus (HDV) Antibody, Total is positive, then Hepatitis D Virus RNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87523)

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

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)

Negative

Alternative Name(s)

HDV Quant,HDV Total Ab

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined
If Hepatitis D Virus (HDV) Antibody, Total is positive, then Hepatitis D Virus RNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87523)

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)
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)

Negative

Alternative Name(s)

HDV Quant,HDV Total Ab
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

2 mL frozen serum in each of 2 separate transport tubes (4 mL total)

Alternative Specimen(s)

3 mL frozen serum in a transport tube

Minimum Volume

0.6 mL (x2)

Collection Instructions

2 separate plastic transport tubes with 2 mL of serum in each (4 mL total) are preferred but 1 plastic transport tube with 3 mL of serum is acceptable.
Separate serum from whole blood within 24 hours. Freshly collected whole blood may be stored 2-25° C for up to 24 hours before separation. Serum should be transported frozen on dry ice in plastic transport tubes.

Transport Container

Transport tube(s)

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 24 hours
  • Refrigerated: 48 hours
  • Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria

Serum not separated from whole blood • Received room temperature • Received refrigerated

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
2 mL frozen serum in each of 2 separate transport tubes (4 mL total)
3 mL frozen serum in a transport tube
0.6 mL (x2)
2 separate plastic transport tubes with 2 mL of serum in each (4 mL total) are preferred but 1 plastic transport tube with 3 mL of serum is acceptable.
Separate serum from whole blood within 24 hours. Freshly collected whole blood may be stored 2-25° C for up to 24 hours before separation. Serum should be transported frozen on dry ice in plastic transport tubes.
Transport tube(s)
Frozen
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: 30 days
Serum not separated from whole blood • Received room temperature • Received refrigerated
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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