Hepatitis Delta Virus Antigen
Test Mnemonic
HDVAG
CPT Codes
- 87380 - QTY (1)
Includes
- Hepatitis Delta Antigen by ELISA
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Frozen, Critical | CRITICAL FROZEN. Transfer serum to a standard aliquot tube. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Frozen, Critical | CRITICAL FROZEN. Transfer serum to a standard aliquot tube. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Frozen | 2 weeks |
| Refrigerated | Unacceptable |
| Ambient | Unacceptable |
Days Performed
Varies
Turnaround Time
8 - 11 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) |
Reference Range
Special Info
Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens will be rejected. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. This test is New York DOH approved.
Clinical Info
Diagnose Hepatitis Delta Virus (HDV) infection in patient with documented acute or chronic Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and at risk for HDV infection. Consider ordering HBV core IgM antibody to determine whether HDV infection is a coinfection or a superinfection with HBV.