Hepatitis Delta Antibody

Test Name

Hepatitis Delta Antibody

Lab Section

Specimen Processing Area

Fluid Type

Serum

Test Includes

Hepatitis D Virus Antibody, Total (Anti-HDV, Anti-Delta)

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Non Gel Red Top

Container Whole Blood Required

3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top

Summary Test Name

Hepatitis Delta Antibody

Specimen Preparation Outreach

Spin within 4 hours of collection, separate serum into plastic 12 X 75 pour-off tube. Cap with red plastic stopper. Refrigerate until courier pickup.

Minimum Volume

0.5 ml serum

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Specimen Preparation In House

Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped

Reference Value

Accompanies report