Hepatitis D Virus

Test information: Hepatitis D can only occur in conjunction with Hepatitis B infection and dual infection is associated with more severe hepatitis and fibrosis. NICE guidance recommends screening for Hepatitis D co-infection in patients newly diagnosed with Hepatitis B.

Availability: Referred to UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) Virus Reference Department (VRD): Monday - Friday during routine hours: 08:45 - 17:15.

Turnaround Time: 15 Days upon receipt at UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) Virus Reference Department (VRD)

Specimen Type(s)

• Clotted blood;
• EDTA Whole Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Gold Top SST BD;
• Purple Top BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Plain Top Sarstedt;
• Purple Top Microtainer BD;

Analytes

• Hepatitis D Virus antibodies;
• Hepatitis D Virus RNA;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

5 - 10mL
Serum: 200uL
Plasma: 300uL

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

• Minimum-clotting time 30 minutes.
• Specimens should be transported to the laboratory as soon as possible.
• Outside of normal hours samples should be refrigerated (2 °C to 8 °C).

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

Results: Negative / Positive

UKAS number

8825

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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