Please fill in entirely the request form from the NRC for all analysis requests. You can download it below.
Pathogen
Hepatitis D Virus (HDV)
Assay description
LOINC Code : 40727-0
Details : ELISA performed with a commercial kit : HDV Ab (Dia.Pro Diagnostic Bioprobes – DAB.CE).
Results :
Qualitative (positive/negative/undetermined).
In case of an undetermined result, the collection and the shipment of a second sample is recommended.
Accreditation :
Accredited assay.
ISO 15189 | Quality and competence in medical laboratories
Aim of the assay
Detection of anti-HDV total antibodies by ELISA.
Diagnosis of a HDV infection.
Criteria
Patient with symptoms of hepatitis and/or abnormal lab values.
- Either : screening (invoice according to INAMI/RIZIV nomenclature).
- Or : confirmatory (costs taken in charge by the NRC). In this case, the requesting lab must mention their results on the request form.
Instructions related to sample
Type : Serum
Conservatory and shipment conditions :
Conservation at 4°C before shipment.
Shipment at ambient temperature as soon as possible in a hermetic three layer package.
Requested quantities :
Preferred : 1 ml.
Minimal requirements : 0,5 ml.
Rejected request
Sample with insufficient volume.
Turnaround time
TAT : 14 opening days
Reporting
An analysis report can be sent by regular mail, e-mail, fax ou eHealth Box for each analysis request.
Pathogen info
Accreditation
Materials and methods
Turnaround time and time slots
Request forms
Service in charge of the analysis
Contact person(s)
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Michael Peeters, PhDScientific expert