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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
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Dallas
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TX
75235
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General Information
Alias: Hep Delta Virus, Hepatitis D Ab
Performed: Mon, Wed, Fri
Turn Around Time: 2-6 days
CPT Codes: 86692
Performed By: Referral Lab
Clinical Utility: Diagnose HDV infection in patient with documented acute or chronic HBV and at risk for HDV infection. Consider ordering HBV IgM core antibody testing to determine whether HDV infection is a coinfection or a superinfection with HBV.
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Hepatitis Delta Virus Antibody
Components
Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
Hep Delta Ab |
Qualitative Enzyme Immunoassay |
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Negative |
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Specimen Requirements
Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
Blood |
Red with Gel, 5mL |
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Room Temperature |
Deliver aliquoted serum specimen refrigerated. |