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HelpTest Code AHDV Hepatitis D Virus Total Antibodies, Serum
Additional Codes
LAB1240
Necessary Information
Date of collection is required.
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 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.
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 HBV infection (chronic coinfection), or acute exacerbation of known chronic HBV infection (HDV superinfection)
Special Instructions
Method Name
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Reporting Name
HDV Total Ab, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen (preferred) | 30 days | |
| Refrigerated | 30 days |
Reference Values
Negative
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Friday
Report Available
1 to 7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
86692
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| AHDV | HDV Total Ab, S | 40727-0 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9209 | HDV Total Ab, S | 40727-0 |
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