Dhv2nabserqlnt
This test detects neutralizing antibodies against Duck Hepatitis Virus 2 in blood serum, indicating past exposure to the virus.
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Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 23037-5
- Short code
- DHV2 NAb
- Synonyms
- DHV2 NAb Ser Ql Nt
- Category
- cardiac
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Serum separator tube (SST) or plain red top tube
- Units
- N/A
- Ref low
- 8
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 0–150 years
- Method
- Virus neutralization assay
- CPT
- 86403
- SNOMED
- 118864009
- Specimen volume
- 1.0-2.0 mL serum minimum
- Stability
- Serum: 2-8°C for 7 days; -20°C or below for long-term storage; avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 48–96 hours
- Order
- routine
What is this test?
This test looks for neutralizing antibodies against Duck Hepatitis Virus 2 (DHV-2) in your blood serum. Neutralizing antibodies are proteins produced by your immune system that can block or neutralize the virus, preventing it from infecting cells. The test uses a neutralization assay, which is a laboratory method that checks whether antibodies in your blood can prevent the virus from causing infection in cell cultures.
How is the test performed?
A healthcare professional will draw a blood sample from a vein in your arm. This blood sample will be sent to a laboratory where it will be processed to separate the serum (the liquid part of blood without cells). The serum is then tested using neutralization techniques to detect the presence and level of neutralizing antibodies against DHV-2.
What do the results mean?
A positive result means that neutralizing antibodies against Duck Hepatitis Virus 2 were detected in your serum, indicating previous exposure to the virus or vaccination. A negative result means no antibodies were detected, suggesting no prior exposure. Your healthcare provider will interpret these results in the context of your overall health and medical history.
Reference range
Negative: <1:8 titer; Positive: ≥1:8 titer. Presence of neutralizing antibodies indicates prior exposure to Duck hepatitis virus 2.N/A
No special preparation required. Standard venipuncture procedures apply.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
◆Associated findings1
Frequently asked questions
Is Duck Hepatitis Virus 2 dangerous to humans?
Why would this test be ordered?
Do I need to prepare for this test?
Are there any risks from the blood draw?
Sources
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