Hepatitis D Ab IgM 35664X

Test Code

HDV

Alias/See Also

HDV

CPT Codes
86692

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

Instructions

1 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)

Transport Container

RED

Transport Temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Hemolyzed • Visibly hyperlipemic • Icteric • Suspected contaminated samples must be avoided as they could generate false results • Body fluids other than serum are not acceptable

Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

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: 1-5 days

Reference Range

Negative

Interpretive Criteria

Negative	Antibody Not Detected
Positive	Antibody Detected

HDV infection occurs only in association with HBV infection. Detection of HDV IgM suggests either recent/acute infection or chronic infection with IgM persistence. HDV RNA PCR testing can also be considered as an aid in the diagnosis and staging of infection.

Clinical Significance

Hepatitis D Virus (HDV) infection occurs only in association with Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection. A positive result for HDV IgM indicates either recent HDV infection or chronic HDV infection with IgM persistence.

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA

33608 Ortega Highway

San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042

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