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Test Order
Test Order
Hepatitis D Serology CDC-10328
Synonym(s)
HDV, Hepatitis D virus
CDC Pre-Approval Needed
Supplemental Information Required
None
Supplemental Form
None
Performed on Specimens from
Human
Acceptable Sample/ Specimen Type for Testing
Serum, EDTA Plasma
Minimum Volume Required
2 mL
Collection, Storage, and Preservation of Specimen Prior to Shipping
Specimens should be kept frozen at -20 °C. Specimens can be kept refrigerated at 4 °C if shipped in less than 72 hours of collection.
Transport Medium
Not Applicable
Specimen Labeling
This test order can accommodate diagnostic and non-diagnostic specimens. Testing subject to CLIA regulations requires two primary patient identifiers (e.g., patient first and last name, date of birth, unique patient identifier from time of collection, such as medical record number) on the specimen container and on the test requisition.
Research or surveillance specimens may be labeled according to protocol. Labels should not include personally identifiable information. The results reported should NOT be used for diagnosis, treatment, assessment of health or management of the individual patient.
Research or surveillance specimens may be labeled according to protocol. Labels should not include personally identifiable information. The results reported should NOT be used for diagnosis, treatment, assessment of health or management of the individual patient.
Shipping Instructions which Include Specimen Handling Requirements
CDC does not accept routine shipments on weekends or holidays. Please make sure packages arrive Monday - Friday.
Ship to:
<Insert CDC Point of Contact>
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
RDSB/STATT Unit 90
1600 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
<Insert CDC Point of Contact's Telephone Number>
All samples must be shipped in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations.
Methodology
Total antibodies to hepatitis D virus (total anti-HDV)
Turnaround Time
2 Weeks
Interferences & Limitations
Hemolyzed specimen are not accepted
Additional Information
Disclaimer: This test has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The anti-HDV test used is a commercially available test that has been validated for CLIA testing in the Diagnostic Reference Team at the CDC Division of Viral Hepatitis Laboratory Branch.
CDC Points of Contact
Version
4.2
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