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:
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.2 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Store and Transport:
Room Temperature
Stability:
Room Temperature - 14 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Frozen - 14 days (Freeze/thaw cycles: Stable x3)
Unacceptable Condition:
Gross hemolysis, lipemia or visible microbial contamination. Heat inactivated samples.
CPT Codes:
86692 - Hepatitis D Total (EAP 30021331)
Method:
Chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA)
Notes:
This assay is used for the qualitative detection of Hepatitis D virus (HDV) antibodies (IgG/IgM) and is intended to aid in the diagnosis of HDV infection in individuals with known HBV infection (HBsAg-positive).