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Test Name:
Hepatitis Delta Virus Antibody
- SBMF No:
44205 - Performance Lab Name:
ARUP Laboratories - Test Mnemonic:
HEP DELTA - ABN:
Required – Not FDA-Approved - CPT Code:
86692 - LOINC Code:
13248-0 - Ref Lab Test No:
0020799 - Also Known As:
Anti-HDV
HDV Ab - Also See:
45194 Hepatitis Delta Virus Antigen - Spec Type:
Serum - Spec Container:
Gold top (SST) or red top (serum) tube - Alt Spec Type:
Plasma - Alt Spec Container:
Light blue top (3.2% buffered sodium citrate), lavender top (EDTA), or green top (heparin) tube - Pref Vol:
1.0 mL - Min Vol:
0.5 mL - Fasting:
No - Spec Collect:
Routine venipuncture - Spec Process:
Serum sample tubes, clot 30 minutes
Promptly centrifuge 15 minutes
Immediately transfer serum or plasma to separate plastic tube and freeze - Spec Store Transport:
Frozen - Spec Stability:
After separation from cells:
Room temperature (20-30°C): Unacceptable
5 days refrigerated (2-8°C)
Frozen (-20°C): Indefinitely – Do not use frost-free units that undergo repeated freeze/thaw cycles - Spec Reject:
Hemolyzed or lipemic sample
Sample containing particulate material or obvious microbial contamination
Room temperature sample - Spec Remarks:
Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP - Methodology:
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA) - Clinical Significance:
Refer to:
- Reference Range:
- Hepatitis Delta Virus Antibody
- Negative
- Additional Test Info:
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved or cleared this test; however, FDA clearance or approval is not currently required for clinical use. The results are not intended to be used as the sole means for clinical diagnosis or patient management decisions. - Day Run:
Tue, Fri - Time Reported:
2-6 days - Test Type:
INFECTIOUS ANTIBODY
