Hepatitis D Virus (HDV) Antibody, Total
Also known as: HDV Quant, HDV Total Ab
Use
Hepatitis D Virus (HDV) infection occurs only in association with Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection. A positive result for HDV total antibody may indicate acute infection, chronic infection, or past infection with recovery.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Methodology
Immunoassay
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
1-4 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
2 mL (0.6 mL minimum) frozen serum in each of 2 separate transport tubes (4 mL total); acceptable: 3 mL (3 mL minimum) frozen serum in a transport tube
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
plastic transport tubes
Collection Instructions
2 separate plastic transport tubes with 2 mL of serum in each (4 mL total) are preferred but 1 plastic transport tube with 3 mL of serum is acceptable. Separate serum from whole blood within 24 hours. Freshly collected whole blood may be stored 2‑25° C for up to 24 hours before separation. Serum should be transported frozen on dry ice in plastic transport tubes.
Causes for Rejection
Serum not separated from whole blood; Received room temperature; Received refrigerated
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated | 48 hours |
| Frozen | 30 days |