Hepatitis D Virus IgM Antibody

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • Soft Test Code:
  • MSOT
  • Send Out Test Code:
  • 119202
Alternate Names
  • HDV
  • Hep D IgM
  • Hepatitis D Virus (HDV) IgM Ab
  • Hepatitis D Virus (HDV) IgM Antibody, EIA
Clinical Significance

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


Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements

1.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial


Transport And Storage

7 days Ambient 
14 days Refrigerated (Transport)
30 days Frozen


Collection Instructions


Minimum Volume

0.5 mL Serum


Neonatal Volume

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

Negative


Test Comments:

Interpretive Criteria

Negative Antibody not detected
Positive Antibody detected

HDV infection occurs only in association with HBV infection. Acute HDV infection reflects either HDV acquisition at the time of acute HBV infection (coinfection), or recent exposure to HDV in a patient with chronic HBV infection (superinfection). HDV antigen is detected transiently during the early phase of acute HDV infection, but typically disappears as HDV-specific antibodies arise.


Methodology:
  • Immunoassay (IA)
Clinical Significance

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


Production Schedule

Days Performed
Wednesday
Saturday
Departments
  • Sendouts - Miscellaneous
Turn Around Time

3 to 6 days


Coding & Compliance

CDM

00913333


CPT Coding

86692