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Home Our Specialties Pathology Pathology Lab Services HEPATITIS DELTA VIRUS ANTIBODY ANTI-HDV TOTAL AB

HEPATITIS DELTA VIRUS ANTIBODY (ANTI-HDV TOTAL AB)

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Lab Section Category	Virology View write-up
Specimen Required	3 – 5 mL plain blood.
Storage/Transport	Refrigerate samples if delay in transporting to laboratory is anticipated. Do not freeze.
Method	Enzyme Immunoassay
Test Results	A positive test result must be interpreted in conjunction with the clinical features of the patient and the test results for HBV markers.
Turnaround Time	<1 – 14 days
Day(s) Test Set up	Wednesday

Change History Notes

24 Mar 2025 11:11 AM

Removed international registration mark (non-HSA) for test.
13 Aug 2024 12:00 AM

Added result comment to the test.
28 Jun 2022 12:00 AM

Changed TAT to <1 - 14 days w.e.f. 01 Jul 2022.