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HelpTest Code AHDV Hepatitis D Virus (HDV) Total Antibodies with Reflex to HDV RNA Detection and Quantitation, PCR, Serum
Necessary Information
Date of collection is required.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge blood collection tube per collection tube manufacturer's instructions (eg, centrifuge and aliquot within 2 hours of collection for BD Vacutainer tubes).
2. Aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Secondary ID
9209Method Name
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
See Specimen Required
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen (preferred) | 30 days |
| Refrigerated | 5 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
Reference Values
Negative
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Friday
Report Available
1 to 7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86692
87523 if needed
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following:
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Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDVQU | HDV RNA Detect / Quant, S | Yes | No |
Testing Algorithm
This test begins with hepatitis D virus (HDV) total antibodies by enzyme immunoassay. If the result is equivocal or positive, then HDV RNA detection/quantification will be performed at an additional charge.
For more information see Hepatitis D: Diagnostic Testing Algorithm.