Detection of both IgG and IgM antibodies to Hepatitis Delta Antigen in the serum of infected patients. Anti-HD can be detected in high titres in HbsAg chronic carriers (superinfection) and at lower levels in patients with acute infections (coinfection).
Tube
Leeds – Red top, yellow ring. Serum sample.
MYTT – Brown. Serum sample.
ID
3715.
Additional information
Infection with Hepatitis D virus requires presence of Hepatitis B virus.
Send to
Microbiology Department, Centre for Laboratory Medicine, St James’s University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF.
Collection Con
Min volume 4 ml.
IP Routine TAT
9 days.
GP Routine TAT
9 days.