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Orderable Name HEVM Hepatitis E Virus IgM Antibody Screen with Reflex to Confirmation, Serum

Useful For

Diagnosis of acute or recent (<6 months) hepatitis E infection

Reflex Tests

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
HEVML HEV IgM Ab Confirmation, S Yes No

Testing Algorithm

If hepatitis E virus (HEV) IgM antibody screen is reactive or borderline, HEV IgM antibody confirmation will be performed at an additional charge.

 

For more information see Hepatitis E: Testing Algorithm for Diagnosis and Management.

Specimen Type

Serum SST


Necessary Information


Date of collection is required.



Specimen Required


Collection Container/Tube: Serum gel

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Centrifuge blood collection tube per collection tube manufacturer's instructions (eg, centrifuge within 2 hours of collection for BD Vacutainer tubes).

2. Aliquot serum into plastic vial.


Specimen Minimum Volume

See Specimen Required

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum SST Frozen (preferred)
  Refrigerated  24 hours

Reference Values

Negative

Day(s) Performed

Tuesday, Thursday

CPT Code Information

86790

Report Available

1 to 7 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Gross icterus Reject

Method Name

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following:

-Gastroenterology and Hepatology Test Request (T728)

-Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916)

-Microbiology Test Request (T244)