Hepatitis D serology, Blood

Diagnostic Use

Only used if patient is Hepatitis B surface antigen positive.

Department

Microbiology - Serology

Delphic Registration Code

DHEP

Laboratory Handling

Laboratory

Referred to ESR, Wallaceville; evidence of Hepatitis B positivity required

Synonyms

Delta virus
Anti HDV serology

Turnaround Time

2 weeks

Test Code

2219

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Serum (Red Cap)

Preferred if West Coast

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Acceptable

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

10.0

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

5.0

No of Samples Required

1

Pre-testing Requirements

Include HBsAg result on requistion. Patient must be HBsAg positive.

Additional Specimen Information

Include HBsAg result on requistion. Patient must be HBsAg positive.

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Serum

Minimum Volume (ml)

1.0

Transport to Lab

Ambient (8 - 24 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

Serum 5 mL preferred. Patient must be HBsAg positive.

Reference Intervals

Reported as Hepatitis D Total Ab Negative or Equivocal or Positive

Test Method

Reference laboratory (ESR Wallaceville).

Non-Funded Test Cost

$36.21 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

2219

Referred to ESR, Wallaceville. Onset date of illness desirable. Patient must be HBsAg positive.

Contact Information

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