Hepatitis D Virus Antibody, IgM Build info

Synonyms

• HEPATITIS D AB IGM
• HEPATITIS D AB IGM
• HEP D IGM AB
• LAB11776

Short Name

HEPATITIS D AB IGM

Procedure Master Number

LAB11776

Procedure ID

115803

Clinical Info

Hepatitis D Virus (HDV) infection occurs in association with HBV infection. A positive result for HDV IgM indicates recent HDV infection.

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Red Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube:  Gold top tube
Specimen: 1 mL serum ( 0.5 mL min)
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Stability:  Room temperature: 7 days                  Refrigerated: 14 days                  Frozen: 30 days

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days                  Refrigerated: 14 days                  Frozen: 30 days

Methodology

Immunoassay
 
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Days Performed

Wednesday and Saturday
 TAT - 3 - 7  days

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics' Nichols Institute, Inc. - Chantilly

CPT

86692

PDM

5960015

Results