Hepatitis D virus antibody, IgG and IgM

Alphabetical Test listing

Hepatitis D virus antibody, IgG and IgM-994

Test name:

Test number:

994

Excellian order number:

LAB994

Abbreviation:

MSO

Alternate names:

HDV
Hep D
Hepatitis delta
Hepatitis D total antibody

Useful for:

This assay is used for the qualitative detection of Hepatitis D virus (HDV) antibodies (IgG/IgM) and is intended to aid in the diagnosis of HDV infection in individuals with known HBV infection (HBsAg-positive).

Specimen type:

Serum

Collection container:

Gold serum separator (SST) tube

Volume:

0.5 mL

Minimum volume:

0.2 mL

Collection instructions:

Immediately following collection, mix sample by gently inverting 5 times

Processing instructions:

Allow sample to clot for a minimum of 30 minutes
Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection
Transfer serum to a Transfer vial/tube with cap - 12mL (LabCorp), labelled as serum

Transport container:

Transfer vial/tube with cap - 12mL (LabCorp)

Alternate specimen type:

EDTA plasma

Alternate collection container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Alternate collection instructions:

Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gentle inverting 8 - 10 times, to prevent clotting

Alternate processing instructions:

Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection
Transfer serum to a Transfer vial/tube with cap - 12mL (LabCorp), labelled as serum

Transport and stability:

Ambient (preferred) – 14 days

Refrigerated – 14 days

Frozen – 14 days

Freeze/thaw cycles - stable x3

Reason for rejection:

Gross hemolysis or lipemia
Visible microbial contamination
Heat-inactivated samples

Performing lab:

Labcorp Burlington (144012); R-NX

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

1 - 2 days

Method:

Chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA)

Reference ranges:

Non-reactive

CPT codes:

86692

Date created:

01/13/2022

Revised date:

07/27/2026

Review date:

07/27/2026