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)
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Red top, Yellow ring. Serum sample
ID
3715
Additional information
Infection with Hepatitis D virus requires presence of Hepatitis B virus
Turn around
9 days
Send to
LGI Microbiology Department
Collection Con
Min volume 4ml
IP Routine TAT
9 days
GP Routine TAT
9 days