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Test Code LAB14506 Hepatitis E Virus IgG Antibody, Serum

Reporting Name

HEV IgG Ab, S

Useful For

Diagnosis of past exposure to hepatitis E virus

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Serum SST


Necessary Information


Date of collection is required.



Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

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 a plastic vial.


Specimen Minimum Volume

See Specimen Required

Specimen Stability Information

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

Reference Values

Negative

Day(s) Performed

Wednesday, Friday

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

86790

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
HEVG HEV IgG Ab, S 49693-5

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
86211 HEV IgG Ab, S 49693-5

Cautions

A negative test result does not exclude the presence of recent hepatitis E infection (<2-month duration), especially in immunocompromised patients. Repeat testing for anti-hepatitis E virus (HEV) IgM and anti-HEV IgG in 1 to 2 months is necessary for diagnosis of recent hepatitis E.

 

Performance characteristics of this assay have not been established for serum specimens that are heat inactivated, icteric, lipemic, hemolyzed, or contain particulate matter.

Report Available

1 to 7 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Gross icterus Reject

NY State Approved

Yes

Method Name

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Testing Algorithm

For information see Hepatitis E: Diagnostic Testing Algorithm.

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)