Hepatitis Delta Virus by Quantitative PCR
Test Mnemonic
HDVPCR
CPT Codes
- 87523 - QTY (1)
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
FDA Category
Laboratory Developed Test
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Frozen | Specimen source required. Separate serum from cells and transfer into sterile aliquot tube. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Frozen | 4 months |
| Refrigerated | 1 week |
| Ambient | 24 hours |
Days Performed
Mon, Thu
Turnaround Time
3 - 6 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Quant |
Special Info
Specimen source is required. If possible, specimens from New York clients will be sent out to a New York DOH approved laboratory.
Clinical Info
Used to confirm and quantify the presence of hepatitis D virus. The quantitative range of this assay is 2.1 - 6.8 log IU/mL (120 - 5,800,000 IU/mL). A negative result (< 2.1 log IU/mL or < 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. 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."