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
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
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
Collection container: 4.7 mL clotted brown gel tube - or 2ml clean vial
Specimen type: Venous blood or serum
Collection: 4.7 mL clotted blood tube or 1ml serum
Minimum volume of sample: 1 mL
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 for patients who have ongoing (HBsAg positive) HBV infection. If a sample is found to be delta antibody positive a further sample (potassium EDTA blood) should be referred for Hepatitis Delta virus PCR to determine viraemia status.