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Hepatitis D Antibody, Total
Test CodeHEPAD
CPT Codes
<p>86692</p>
Preferred Specimen
Specimen
Type: Serum
Collection
Container/Type
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission
Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen
Volume: 1.0 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
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.
FDA Status
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.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Wed, Sat; Report available: 1-4 days
Report Available
1-4 days
Reference Range
Negative
Clinical Significance
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.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Infectious Disease, Inc
33608 Ortega Highway Building B
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Last Updated: February 17, 2023