Specimen: 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen.

Stability (Room): 2 hrs

Stability (Refrigerated): 1 week

Stability (Frozen): 2 weeks

Method: Enzyme Immunoassay

Comment:

Price: Contact Medilab

Turnaround time (TAT): 10 – 15 days

Usage: Hepatitis D occurs in patients infected with HBV. Presence of Hepatitis D antibody and HBsAg indicate a coinfection. Patients with Hepatitis D are more likely to develop fulminant hepatitis and chronic hepatitis.

Specialty: Gastroenterologist

Disease: Disorders of Liver

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Courier Charges:

Home Collection: Available

Department:

Pre-test Information: No special preparation required