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Hepatitis E Antibody (IgM) : 36582
Test CodeHEPEM or 36582
CPT Codes
86790
Instructions
Serum separator tube.
Transport Container
Centrifuge serum separator and transport, 0.5 mL serum (Min: 0.1 mL).
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Specimen Stability
After separation from cells: 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 causes an acute, self-limiting infection. Antibody IgG is detected after Antibody IgM is detected, typically 1 month post-infection. Antibody IgM is detected 1-4 weeks post-infection.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
