Dhv3nabserqlnt
This test detects neutralizing antibodies against Duck Hepatitis Virus Type 3 (DHV-3) in blood serum using a neutralization assay.
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Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 23040-9
- Short code
- DHV3-NAB
- Synonyms
- DHV3 NAb Ser Ql Nt
- Category
- cardiac
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Serum separator tube (SST) or plain red top tube
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Method
- Virus neutralization test
- CPT
- 86609
- SNOMED
- 122442006
- Specimen volume
- 1-2 mL of serum
- Stability
- Store at 2-8°C if testing within 48 hours. For longer storage, freeze at -20°C or below. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
- Hemolysis max
- 50
- Lipemia max
- 100
- Icterus max
- 20
- TAT
- 72–168 hours
- Order
- routine
What is this test?
The Duck Hepatitis Virus Type 3 (DHV-3) Neutralizing Antibody test is a laboratory test that detects the presence of neutralizing antibodies against DHV-3 in your serum. DHV-3 is a virus that primarily affects ducks and can cause liver disease in young ducklings. This test uses a neutralization assay, which is a specialized technique that measures the functional ability of antibodies to neutralize or block the virus.
How does the neutralization test work?
In a neutralization test, a sample of your serum is mixed with the duck hepatitis virus in a laboratory setting. If neutralizing antibodies are present in your blood, they will bind to the virus and prevent it from infecting susceptible cells. The技术人员 then observe whether the virus is neutralized (blocked) or continues to infect cells. A positive result indicates that neutralizing antibodies are present, suggesting either previous exposure to the virus or successful vaccination.
Why is this test performed?
This test may be performed for several reasons: to determine if an individual or flock has been exposed to Duck Hepatitis Virus Type 3, to assess the effectiveness of vaccination against DHV-3, to monitor immunity status in ducks or individuals working with ducks, and for epidemiological studies to understand the spread of the virus in populations.
Reference range
Negative: No detectable neutralizing antibodies against duck hepatitis virus 3. Positive: Presence of neutralizing antibodies indicating exposure to duck hepatitis virus 3.N/A
No special preparation required. Routine venipuncture procedure. Inform laboratory of any recent vaccinations or antiviral treatments.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
◆Associated findings1
Frequently asked questions
Is this test used for human health?
What does a positive result mean?
How is the sample collected?
Do I need to fast before this test?
Sources
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