Test Overview
Test Methodology
Immunoassay with reflex to RT-PCR is indicated
Reference Range *
Negative
Reflex test: No RNA Detected
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Wednesday and Saturday
Analytic Time
4 - 10 days
Soft Order Code
QEHDV (with possible reflex QEHDR)
Synonyms
- QEHDV
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Quest Infectious Diseases (#37231)
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
Collect specimen in an SST tube. Spin and aliquot into a screw capped plastic tube. Send to Specimen Processing frozen
Special Handling
This test is only available to Hepatology providers,
Alternate Specimen
Red top tube
Normal Volume
2 - 2 mL aliquots
Minimum Volume
2 - 0.6 mL aliquots
Storage Temperature
Frozen preferred in case reflex testing is indicated.
Additional Information
Test performed by Quest Infectious Diseases
Billing
CPT Code
86692 (with reflex 87799 if indicated)
NY State Approved
No