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Test Directory Hepatitis D Virus RNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR

Hepatitis D Virus RNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR

Test Summary

Hepatitis D Virus (HDV) is an RNA virus whose transmission is dependent on associated hepatitis B viral infection.

Aliases

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

2 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.6 mL

Instructions

N/A

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

N/A

Unacceptable Specimens

N/A

Order Code

HEPDQL

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB5179

Includes

N/A

CPT Code

87798

Billing Code

670040

CPT Statement

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)

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

Department

Reference Testing

Reference Range

Not detected

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Monday - Saturday; Report available: 1 - 2 days