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HelpTest Code HEDM Hepatitis D Virus (HDV) Total Antibodies with Reflex to HDV RNA Detection and Quantitation, PCR, Serum
Additional Codes
| Mayo | AHDV |
| Epic ID | LAB2524 |
Special Instructions
Specimen Type
SerumNecessary 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.
Specimen Minimum Volume
See Specimen Required
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen (preferred) | 30 days |
| Refrigerated | 5 days |
Transport frozen.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Method Name
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
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.
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDVQU | HDV RNA Detect / Quant, S | Yes | No |
Useful For
Detection of hepatitis D virus (HDV)-specific total antibodies (combined IgG and IgM) in human serum
Diagnosis of concurrent HDV infection in patients with fulminant acute hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection (acute coinfection), chronic hepatitis B (chronic coinfection), or acute exacerbation of known chronic hepatitis B (HDV superinfection)
Reference Values
Negative
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Friday
Report Available
1 to 7 daysCPT Code Information
86692
87523 if needed