Test Directory
Hepatitis Delta Serology
Containers - Adult
Brown Capped Gel Tube
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Volume Range
4.7 ml |
Universal Container 0.2
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Volume Range
1.0 ml |
Laboratory Site
RIE
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone (Virology): Microbiology/Virology Office: 0131 536 3373 (option 1)
Transport arrangements
Ambient temperature via porter, courier, Royal Mail or DX. Compliant with IATA packing instruction 650
Sample storage arrangements
If processing is delayed, refrigeration is preferable to storage at ambient temperature. Delays of over 48 h are undesirable
Special instructions for collection
Minimum volume of sample: 1 mL
Specimen type: Venous blood or serum
4.7 mL clotted blood tube or 1 mL serum
Availability
Monday - Friday
Anticipated turnaround
10 days
General additional information
Specific information: HBsAg status
Factors known to significantly affect the results: Haemolysis
Clinical information: This test is only performed on patients who are HBsAg positive and if a patient is found to be delta antibody positive the sample is referred for Hepatitis Delta virus PCR to determine viraemia status.