Hepatitis B delta (hepatitis D) serology
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Department: Virology and Molecular Microbiology Requirement: 4ml clotted blood (1ml if paediatric), red top, Only available if patient is positive for hepatitis B
Turnaround Time: 14-21 days |
Detection of hepatitis delta virus in suspected co-infection or super-imposed infection with hepatitis B only
Other Comments:
If processing is delayed, refrigeration is preferable to storage at ambient temperature. Delays of over 48 hours are undesirable
Clinical decision points: Interpretive comments included in report
Factors known to significantly affect results: Haemolysis
Reference Lab: Colindale