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 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Frozen |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
0.5 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
0.3 mL |
Stability
Environmental Condition | Description |
---|---|
Ambient | 1 week |
Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
Frozen | 1 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.