Hepatitis D Virus RNA, Quantitative, Real‑Time PCR
Also known as: HDV Quant, Hepatitis D, HDV
Use
Quantitative detection of Hepatitis D Virus (HDV) RNA in human serum provides confirmation of HDV infection and enables monitoring of disease progression or response to antiviral therapy. This assay is specifically useful when HDV total antibodies are positive, to distinguish between active infection and resolved or past exposure.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Methodology
PCR-based (PCR)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 85512-2
- 85512-2
- 85513-0
Result Turnaround Time
4 days
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Container
plastic screw‑cap vial
Collection Instructions
Separate serum from whole blood within 24 hours. Freshly collected whole blood may be stored at 2‑25° C for up to 24 hours before separation.
Storage Instructions
Serum should be transported frozen on dry ice in transport tubes.
Causes for Rejection
Serum not separated from whole blood
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
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