Hepatitis E Virus IgG & IgM Abs




Test Mnemonic

HEPE

CPT Codes

  • 86790 - QTY (2)
  • 86790 - QTY (2)

Includes

  • Hepatitis E IgG Abs
  • Hepatitis E IgM Abs

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics (Specialty)


Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
0.5 mLSerumSST (Gold) Frozen 

Alternate Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
0.5 mLSerumNo additive (Red)   

Minimum Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
0.3 mL     

Stability

Environmental Condition Description
Ambient1 week
Refrigerated2 weeks
Frozen1 month

Days Performed

Mon, Thu

Turnaround Time

4 - 10 days

Methodology

Name Description
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) 

Reference Range

Clinical Info

HEV infection is responsible for some cases of non-A, non-B, non-C hepatitis. Found primarily in Asia, Africa, Mexico and Central America. HEV is mainly transmitted via contaminated water.