hepatitis D virus RNA

Indications: - viral infection with hepatitis D virus Specimen: 1) whole blood (ACD or EDTA) 2) serum 3) liver 4) store body fluids at 4 degrees C 5) store tissue at -20 degrees C or below

References

Clinical Guide to Laboratory Tests, 3rd ed. Teitz ed., W.B. Saunders, 1995