hepatitis D (delta agent) antigen in body fluid

Introduction

see hepatitis D serology

Indications

• evaluation of hepatitis D (Delta agent) co-infection with hepatitis B

Clinical significance

• indicates active co-infection with hepatitis B

Methods

• immunoassay

More general terms

• infectious agent antigen

More specific terms

• hepatitis D (delta agent) antigen in serum
• hepatitis D (delta agent) antigen in urine

Additional terms

• hepatitis D virus (delta agent, HDV)