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HelpTest Code HDVQU Hepatitis D Virus RNA Detection and Quantification, Real-Time RT-PCR, Serum
Ordering Guidance
This test should be requested for all individuals who are newly confirmed to be positive for hepatitis B virus surface antigen (HBsAg) or HDV total antibodies in serum.
Shipping Instructions
1. Freeze serum immediately, and ship specimen frozen on dry ice.
2. If shipment will be delayed for more 24 hours, freeze serum at -20 to -80° C (up to 35 days) until shipment on dry ice.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 2.2 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge blood collection tube per collection tube manufacturer's instructions (eg, centrifuge within 2 hours of collection for BD Vacutainer tubes).
2. Aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Specimen Type
Serum SSTSpecimen Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum SST | Frozen (preferred) | 35 days | ALIQUOT TUBE |
| Refrigerated | 5 days | ALIQUOT TUBE |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Reference Values
Undetected
Day(s) Performed
Varies (once per week)
Report Available
1 to 10 daysSpecimen Retention Time
2 monthsPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
87523