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Hepatitis D Virus RNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR
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Test Code
HEPDQL
CPT Codes
87798
Preferred Specimen
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
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
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: Mon-Sat; Report available: 1-2 days
Reference Range
Not detected
Clinical Significance
Hepatitis D Virus (HDV) is an RNA virus whose transmission is dependent on associated hepatitis B viral infection.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
33608 Ortega Highway |
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |
Last Updated: November 30, 2021