HEPD
Hepatitis D Total
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3580
Synonyms:
hepatitis delta total
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Gel-barrier serum tube or plain red
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
2 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Specimen Processing:
Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection.
Store and Transport:
Frozen
Stability:
Frozen - 1 year
Refrigerated - 5 days
Room Temperature - 3 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Grossly hemolyzed, lipemic or icteric samples.
CPT Codes:
86692 - Hepatitis D Total (EAP 30021331)
Method:
ELISA