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Hepatitis E Antibody (IgG) : 36583
Test CodeHEPEG or 36583
CPT Codes
86790
Instructions
Serum separator tube.
Transport Container
Centrifuge serum separator tube and transport, 0.5 mL serum (Min: 0.1 mL).
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 7 days; Refrigerated: 14 days; Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Setup Schedule
Tuesday & Friday
Report Available
1-4 days (From receipt at performing laboratory)
Limitations
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Reference Range
Not detected
Clinical Significance
Hepatitis E Virus (HEV) is the major etiologic agent of enterically transmitted non-A, non-B hepatitis worldwide and has a high case-fatality rate in pregnant women. Both IgM and IgG antibody to HEV (anti-HEV) are produced following infection. The titer of IgM anti-HEV declines rapidly during early convalescence; IgG anti-HEV persists and appears to provide at least short-term protection against disease.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
