Hepatitis D, is a ype of viral hepatitis caused by Hepatitis Delta Virus. The difference from other types of viral hepatitis, it can only propagate in the presence of hepatitis B virus. Transmission can ocur either via simultaneous infection of HBV or hepatitis B Carrier state.
Interpretation:Hepatitis D virus, causes liver failure, acute infections and liver cirrhosis with an increased risk of developing liver cancer.In combination with HBV, it is highly fatal.
Sample: Arm vein blood. Nonfasting
Working day: One a week(Consult the laboratory)
Result Time: Same day 6:00 PM
