Hepatitis E Antibody IgM
Test Mnemonic
HEPIGM
CPT Codes
- 86790 - QTY (1)
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated | Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection and transfer to standard aliquot tube. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL | Serum | See note | Refrigerated | Red (clot activator) is acceptable. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection and transfer to standard aliquot tube. | |
| 0.5 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | Refrigerated | Separate plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection and transfer to standard aliquot tube. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | After separation from cells: Unacceptable |
| Frozen | After separation from cells: Indefinitely (Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles) |
| Refrigerated | After separation from cells: 2 weeks |
Days Performed
Tue, Thu, Sat
Turnaround Time
2 - 6 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Qualitative Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay |
Reference Range
Special Info
Specimens containing particulate material are not acceptable. This test is New York DOH approved.
Clinical Info
Preferred test for diagnosing acute Hepatitis E Virus (HEV) infection.