Hepatitis delta (HDV) testing

Referred to Virus Reference Department, Microbiology Services Colindale, 61 Colindale Avenue, London NW9 5HT
 

Alternative names, keywords

Hepatitis D, HDV

Samples required

EDTA blood (purple cap, 4 mL tube)

Smaller tubes are available for paediatric samples.

Test indications

 

Test information

  • IgG / IgM EIA
  • RNA detection

This test will only be performed on patients that have a reactive HBsAg serology result. For further syndromic information, please see viral hepatitis ( diagnostic virology).

Reference range

 

Turnaround time

See virology and microbiological serology turnaround times.

Enquiries

Microbiology (Virology and Serology), ext. 64627