Hepatitis D Total Antibodies with Reflex to PCR (Sendout)

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General Information

Lab Name
Hepatitis D Total Antibodies with Reflex to PCR (Sendout)
Lab Code
RHEPDA
Epic Name
Hepatitis D Total Antibodies with Reflex to PCR (Sendout)
External Test Id
3006379
Description

Test Information: This test detects total antibodies (IgG and IgM) to the hepatitis Delta agent.

    Ordering Recommendation:

    • Screening for hepatitis D virus (HDV) infection
    • Diagnosing HDV infection in patients with documented acute or chronic HBV who are at risk for HDV infection
    • Consider hepatitis B virus (HBV) IgM core antibody testing to determine whether HDV infection is a coinfection or a superinfection with hepatitis B virus.

    Test Algorithm: If the anti-HDV screening result is positive, Hepatitis D Quantitative PCR (Sendout) [RHEPDP] will be performed at additional charge.

    References
    Synonyms
    3006379, AHDV, Anti-HDV, Delta Hepatitis, HDV Antibodies, Hepatitis Delta Antibodies
    Components
    Code Name
    RHDAB Hepatitis D Antibodies, Total

    Interpretation

    Guidelines
    Method

    Qualitative Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

    Reference Range
    See individual components
    Ref. Range Notes
    Reference Values: Negative
    References

    Ordering & Collection

    Specimen Type
    Blood
    Collection

    6 mL blood in RED TOP or GOLD SST tube

    Handling Instructions

    Outside Laboratories: Centrifuge sample and aliquot serum into a separate plastic vial within 2 hours of collection. Freeze serum at -20°C while awaiting shipment. Transport samples on dry ice.

    Stability: Frozen (preferred): 30 days (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles); Refrigerated: 5 days; Ambient: 24 hours.

    Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens containing particulate material or obvious microbial contamination. Hemolyzed or lipemic specimens.

    Quantity
    Requested: 2 mL serum
    Minimum: 1 mL serum

    Processing

    Receiving Instructions

    Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a separate plastic vial within 2 hours of collection. Freeze serum at -20°C.

    Sendouts:

    • Order ARUP Test: 3006379
    • Interfaced: Yes [Interface: 602; Department: ARPZ]

    Stability: Frozen (preferred): 30 days (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles); Refrigerated: 5 days; Ambient: 24 hours.

    Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens containing particulate material or obvious microbial contamination. Hemolyzed or lipemic specimens.

    Misc Sendout

    Performance

    Lab Department
    Sendouts ARUP Lab (FZ)(ARPZ)
    Frequency
    Performed: Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Reported: 1-5 days from sample receipt at ARUP Laboratories. For Reflex: 2-5 days after the screen is completed.
    Available STAT?
    No
    Performing Location(s)
    Sendout ARUP Laboratories, Inc.
    800-522-2787

    500 Chipeta Way
    Salt Lake City, UT 84108

    Billing & Coding

    CPT Codes
    86692
    LOINC
    40727-0
    Interfaced Order Code
    UOW3967