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Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

HDP

Registration Instructions:

Order ONLY if PCR requested, if Hepatitis D serology requested, order as DELTA.

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

6 mL

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Unopened Tube

External Laboratory:

V.I.D.R.L.

External Transport Instructions:

Send at ambient temperature

Send only if patient Hepatitis B surface antigen positive.