Duck Hepatitis Virus 1 Neutralizing Antibody Test
This test detects the presence of neutralizing antibodies against Duck Hepatitis Virus 1 in your blood serum. Neutralizing antibodies are protective proteins that your immune system produces to block the virus from infecting cells, so this test helps determine whether you have been exposed to the virus in the past or have developed immunity through vaccination.
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Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 23033-4
- Short code
- DHV1-NAB
- Synonyms
- DHV1 NAb Ser Ql Nt
- Category
- cardiac
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red top serum separator tube or plain red top tube
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Method
- Virus Neutralization Test
- CPT
- 86635
- SNOMED
- 122442009
- Specimen volume
- 1.0 mL minimum serum
- Stability
- Refrigerated (2-8°C): up to 7 days. Frozen (-20°C or below): up to 30 days. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 72–168 hours
- Order
- routine
What is this test?
The Duck Hepatitis Virus 1 Neutralizing Antibody test is a specialized laboratory test that detects whether your blood contains neutralizing antibodies against Duck Hepatitis Virus 1 (DHV-1). This virus primarily affects ducklings and can cause severe liver disease in young birds. The test uses a neutralization assay, which is a method to determine if specific antibodies in your serum can block (neutralize) the virus from infecting cells.
How is the test performed?
A blood sample is collected from you, usually from a vein in your arm. The sample is then processed to separate the serum, which is the liquid part of blood that contains antibodies. In the laboratory, the serum is mixed with the Duck Hepatitis Virus 1 to see if any antibodies in your blood can prevent the virus from infecting cells. If the virus is blocked, the test is considered positive, indicating the presence of neutralizing antibodies.
Why might I need this test?
This test is most commonly used in veterinary medicine and research settings, particularly in duck farms or hatcheries to monitor flock health and immunity. It may also be used in biomedical research settings where duck models are used to study liver diseases or viral infections. In rare cases, it may be used in clinical settings if exposure to the virus is suspected.
Reference range
Negative: No neutralizing antibody detected. Positive: Neutralizing antibody detected at the tested titer.N/A
No special preparation required. Standard venipuncture procedure.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
◆Associated findings1
Frequently asked questions
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