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HEPATITIS D VIRUS (HDV) RNA, QUALITATIVE, REAL-TIME PCR

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB1221    Geisinger Epic ID:  52809

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Serum


Preferred collection container: 
Alternate collection container: 
6 mL red-top (plain, non-serum separator) tube
Specimen required: 

2 mL serum; minimum 0.6 mL



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Allow to clot, centrifuge and aliquot.


Transport temperature: 

Refrigerated (cold packs).


Specimen stability: 

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



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  87798
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.

Methodology: 
Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Synonyms: 

Quest test code 34469, Hep D Ql PCR


Clinical significance: 

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


Review Date:  12/17/2024

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