Specimen Collection Manual and Test Catalog
HEPATITIS D ANTIBODY, TOTAL
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB1032 Geisinger Epic ID: 52053SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type:
Serum
Preferred collection container:
Alternate collection container:
6 mL red-top (plain, non-serum separator) tube
Specimen required:
1 mL serum; minimum 0.5 mL
SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions:
Centrifuge and aliquot.
Transport temperature:
Room temperature.
Specimen stability:
Room temperature: 7 days. Refrigerated: 14 days. Frozen: 30 days.
TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):
86692
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any
questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.
Methodology:
Immunoassay
Synonyms:
Quest test code 4990, Hep D AB
Clinical significance:
Review Date:
12/05/2024 Hepatitis D Antibody, Total - Hepatitis D Virus (HDV) infection occurs in association with HBV infection. A positive result for HDV total antibody may indicate either acute or chronic HDV infection.
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