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Hepatitis D Antibody, Total : 4990
Test CodeHEPDAB or 4990
Alias/See Also
HDV Ab; Hepatitis Delta Virus Antibody
CPT Codes
86692
Instructions
Serum separator tube.
Transport Container
Centrifuge serum separator and transport, 1 mL serum (Min: 0.5 mL).
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Specimen Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 7 days; Refrigerated: 14 days; Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimens other than serum.
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Setup Schedule
Wednesday & Saturday
Report Available
1-4 days (From receipt at performing laboratory)
Limitations
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
Negative.
Clinical Significance
Hepatitis D Virus (HDV) infection occurs in association with HBV infection. A positive result for HDV total antibody may indicate either acute or chronic HDV infection.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
