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Hepatitis D Virus (HDV) Antibody (IgM) [35664X]
Test Code119202
CPT Codes
86692
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 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: 2-6 days
Reference Range
Negative
Interpretive Criteria
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.
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 |