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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)
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