Hepatitis D Antibodies, Total (Sendout)

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General Information

Lab Name
Hepatitis D Antibodies, Total (Sendout)
Lab Code
RHEPDA
Epic Name
Hepatitis D Antibodies, Total (Sendout)
External Test Id
0020799
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.
    References
    Synonyms
    0020799, AHDV, Anti-HDV, Delta Hepatitis, HDV Antibodies, Hepatitis Delta Antibodies
    Components
    Code Name
    RHDAB Hepatitis D Ab (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

    Collect 3mL blood in RED TOP or GOLD SST tube

    • Also Accepted: Lavender (EDTA), green (sodium heparin), green (lithium heparin)
    Handling Instructions

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

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

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

    Quantity
    Requested: 1 mL serum or plasma
    Minimum: 0.5 mL serum or plasma

    Processing

    Receiving Instructions

    Centrifuge and transfer serum (or plasma) to a separate plastic vial within 2 hours of collection. Freeze serum at -20°C.

    Sendouts:

    • Order ARUP Test: 0020799
    • Interfaced: Yes [Interface: 602; Department: ARPZ]

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

    Unacceptable Conditions: Room temperature specimens. 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. Report Available: 1-5 days from sample receipt at ARUP Laboratories.
    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