Hepatitis Delta Virus Ab by ELISA With Reflex to Hep PCR

Specimen:

Test Code

HEPDVAB

Specimen Name

Hepatitis Delta Virus Ab by ELISA With Reflex to Hep PCR

Collect

1-SST

Submit

2 mLs (Min: 1 mL) Serum CRITICAL FROZEN.

Special Handling

Separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours after collection. Transfer serum or plasma to Standard Transport Tube.

Rejection Criteria

Specimens containing particulate material or obvious microbial contamination. Hemolyzed or lipemic specimens.

Stability

CRITCAL FROZEN 30 days; Ambient 24 hours; Refrigerated 5 days

Methodology

Qualitative Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA) / Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Performed

Monday/Wednesday/Friday

Reported

2-7 days if reflexed additional 2-5 days after screen is complete

CPT Codes

  • 86692
  • if reflexed
  • add 87523

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  • Serum 
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