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HelpTest ID HEVML Hepatitis E Virus IgM Antibody Confirmation, Serum
Useful For
Confirmation of reactive hepatitis E virus IgM antibody screening test results for the diagnosis of acute or recent (<6 months) hepatitis E infection
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
Serum SSTNecessary 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 Serum
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge blood collection tube per collection tube manufacturer's instructions (eg, centrifuge and aliquot within 2 hours of collection for BD Vacutainer tubes).
2. Aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum SST | Frozen (preferred) | |
| Refrigerated | 7 days | |
Reference Values
Negative
Day(s) Performed
Every other Friday
CPT Code Information
86790
Report Available
1 to 21 daysReject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
Testing Algorithm
For information see Hepatitis E: Diagnostic Testing Algorithm.
Special Instructions
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)