Hepatitis delta
6 days
Chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA)
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This assay is used for the qualitative detection of Hepatitis D virus (HDV) antibodies (IgG/IgM) and is intended to aid in the diagnosis of HDV infection in individuals with known HBV infection (HBsAg-positive). Testing for HDV RNA should be performed on HDV antibody-positive individuals to differentiate between active and resolved HDV infection.
Serum or plasma
0.5 mL
Gel-barrier tube or lavender-top (EDTA) tube
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
Standard blood collection technique
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
| Freeze/thaw cycles | Stable x3 |