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HelpTest Code LABHDVQNT Hepatitis Delta Virus by Quantitative PCR
Additional Codes
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Test Name in EPIC |
EPIC Test Code | Mnemonic | ARUP Test ID |
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Hepatitis Delta Virus by Quantitative PCR |
LABHDVQNT | HDV QNT | 2013881 |
Specimen Requirements
Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Separate serum from cells Transport 1 mL serum in a sterile container (Min: 0.5 mL)
Ship Frozen
Methodology
Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
Useful For/Utility
Confirm and quantify the presence of hepatitis D virus.
Specimen Type
Serum
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ship Frozen
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday, Thursday
Reported: 2-5 days
Performing Laboratory
ARUP Laboratories
500 Chipeta Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108-1221
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87799
Reference Values
Not Detected
The limit of quantification for this test is 2.1 log IU/mL (120 IU/mL). If the test DID NOT DETECT the virus, the result will be reported as "< 2.1 log IU/mL (< 120 IU/mL)." If the test DETECTED the presence of the virus but was not able to accurately quantify the number of copies, the result will be reported as "Not Quantified."
Clinical Information
The quantitative range of this assay is 2.1-6.8 log IU/mL (120 - 5,800,000 IU/mL).
A negative result (less than 2.1 log IU/mL or less than 120 IU/mL) does not rule out the presence of PCR inhibitors in the patient specimen or HDV RNA concentrations below the level of detection of the test. Inhibition may also lead to underestimation of viral quantitation.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.