Hepatitis Delta Virus Antibody by ELISA With Reflex to Hepatitis Delta Virus by Quantitative PCR
Test Mnemonic
AHD
CPT Codes
- 86692 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
40727-0
Aliases
- Hepatitis D Virus
- Hepatitis D Antibody
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Frozen | Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection and transfer to standard aliquot tube |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | After separation from cells: 5 days |
| Frozen | After separation from cells: 30 days (Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles) |
| Ambient | After separation from cells: 24 hours |
Days Performed
Mon, Wed, Fri
Turnaround Time
2 - 6 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA) | |
| Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Quant |
Reference Range
Special Info
Unacceptable conditions include specimens containing particulate material or obvious microbial contamination and hemolyzed or lipemic specimens. If Hepatitis Delta Virus by Quantitative PCR is performed, additional charges will apply. This test is New York DOH approved.
Clinical Info
Order this assay only when patient has an acute or chronic hepatitis B infection. This test detects total antibodies (IgG and IgM) to the hepatitis Delta agent. Consider ordering HBV IgM core antibody testing to determine whether HDV infection is a coinfection or a superinfection with HBV.
Reflex Tests
The following additional test(s) may be ordered depending on results: