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Reporting Name
HDV Total Ab, SPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
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)
Necessary 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 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
0.25 mL
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen (preferred) | 30 days |
| Refrigerated | 30 days |
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Friday
Reference Values
Negative
Special Instructions
Method Name
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
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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