Hepatitis Delta Virus DNA PCR (Blood)

Testing Laboratory

Department

Refer to Testing Lab link

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

DELR

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7194

Synonyms

HDV PCR,
Hepatitis D PCR,
Hepatitis D virus PCR,
Hepatitis D virus (HDV) nucleic acid detection,
Hepatitis Delta Virus PCR

Specimen Type

• Plasma
• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Acceptable

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Collection instruction:
All micro collects must be an EDTA collect
Dedicated sample required

Laboratory instruction:
Centrifuge within 24 hrs of collection.
Store and transport at 4'C
If delay of >7 days, FREEZE

For any other specimen types, please contact Clinical Virologist by email at AK-MOL-INF-DIS@adhb.govt.nz before sending the specimen.

Contact Information