Hepatitis D Virus (HDV) IgM Antibody, EIA
Test Summary
Hepatitis D Virus (HDV) infection occurs only in association with Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection. A positive result for HDV IgM indicates either recent HDV infection or chronic HDV infection with IgM persistence.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 7 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Hemolyzed • Visibly hyperlipemic • Icteric • Suspected contaminated samples must be avoided as they could generate false results • Body fluids other than serum are not acceptable
Order Code
HDVIGM
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB3833
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 86692
Billing Code
- 670038
CPT Statement
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
Negative
Interpretive Criteria
HDV infection occurs only in association with HBV infection. Detection of HDV IgM suggests either recent/acute infection or chronic infection with IgM persistence. HDV RNA PCR testing can also be considered as an aid in the diagnosis and staging of infection.
Interpretive Criteria
| Negative | Antibody Not Detected |
| Positive | Antibody Detected |
HDV infection occurs only in association with HBV infection. Detection of HDV IgM suggests either recent/acute infection or chronic infection with IgM persistence. HDV RNA PCR testing can also be considered as an aid in the diagnosis and staging of infection.
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Wednesday, Saturday; Report available: 1 - 5 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 7 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Hemolyzed • Visibly hyperlipemic • Icteric • Suspected contaminated samples must be avoided as they could generate false results • Body fluids other than serum are not acceptable
Result Information
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
Negative
Interpretive Criteria
HDV infection occurs only in association with HBV infection. Detection of HDV IgM suggests either recent/acute infection or chronic infection with IgM persistence. HDV RNA PCR testing can also be considered as an aid in the diagnosis and staging of infection.
Interpretive Criteria
| Negative | Antibody Not Detected |
| Positive | Antibody Detected |
HDV infection occurs only in association with HBV infection. Detection of HDV IgM suggests either recent/acute infection or chronic infection with IgM persistence. HDV RNA PCR testing can also be considered as an aid in the diagnosis and staging of infection.
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Wednesday, Saturday; Report available: 1 - 5 days