Test Code: HDVIgG Preferred Name Hepatitis D virus antibodies - IgG
No
3 days
External
< 2weeks
Medicare Item
N/A
Test Tubes
| Image | Specimen Type | Specimen Volume | Tube Type |
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Blood (adult) | 2 mL | SST with gel 8.5 mL (Dark Yellow Top) |
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Blood (paediatric) | 2 mL | 4x SST with gel 600 uL Paed (Red or Yellow top) |
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Blood (neonatal) | 2 mL | 4x SST with gel 600 uL Paed (Red or Yellow top) |
COLLECTION NOTES
--No collection notes--
GENERAL NOTES
1. Shows superinfection with Delta Virus in patients already infected with Hepatitis B.
2. Testing done only if HBsAg is positive.
