Hepatitis D Antibodies, Total (Sendout)
General Information
Lab Name
Hepatitis D Antibodies, Total (Sendout)
Lab Code
RHEPDA
Epic Name
Hepatitis D Antibodies, Total (Sendout)
External Test Id
0020799
Description
Test Information: This test detects total antibodies (IgG and IgM) to the hepatitis Delta agent.
Ordering Recommendation:
- Screening for hepatitis D virus (HDV) infection
- Diagnosing HDV infection in patients with documented acute or chronic HBV who are at risk for HDV infection
- Consider hepatitis B virus (HBV) IgM core antibody testing to determine whether HDV infection is a coinfection or a superinfection with hepatitis B virus.
References
Synonyms
0020799, AHDV, Anti-HDV, Delta Hepatitis, HDV Antibodies, Hepatitis Delta Antibodies
Components
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| RHDAB | Hepatitis D Ab (Total) |
Interpretation
Method
Qualitative Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Reference Range
See individual componentsRef. Range Notes
| Reference Values: | Negative |
Guidelines
Ordering & Collection
Specimen Type
Collection
Collect 3mL blood in RED TOP or GOLD SST tube
- Also Accepted: Lavender (EDTA), green (sodium heparin), green (lithium heparin)
Handling Instructions
Outside Laboratories: Centrifuge sample and transfer serum or plasma to a separate plastic vial within 2 hours of collection. Freeze serum/plasma at -20°C while awaiting shipment. Transport samples on dry ice.
Stability: Frozen (preferred): 30 days (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles); Refrigerated: 5 days; Ambient: 24 hours.
Unacceptable Conditions: Room temperature specimens. Specimens containing particulate material or obvious microbial contamination. Hemolyzed or lipemic specimens.
Quantity
requested: 1 mL serum or plasma
minimum: 0.5 mL serum or plasma
Processing
Centrifuge and transfer serum (or plasma) to a separate plastic vial within 2 hours of collection. Freeze serum at -20°C.
Sendouts:
- Order ARUP Test: 0020799
- Interfaced: Yes [Interface: 602; Department: ARPZ]
Stability: Frozen (preferred): 30 days (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles); Refrigerated: 5 days; Ambient: 24 hours.
Unacceptable Conditions: Room temperature specimens. Specimens containing particulate material or obvious microbial contamination. Hemolyzed or lipemic specimens.
Performance
LIS Dept Code
Sendouts ARUP Lab (FZ) (ARPZ)
Performing Location(s)
| Sendout |
ARUP Laboratories, Inc.
800-522-2787 500 Chipeta Way |
|---|
Frequency
Performed: Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Report Available: 1-5 days from sample receipt at ARUP Laboratories.
Available STAT?
No