Hepatitis E Virus (HEV) IgM

Test ID: 

706621

CPT code:

86790

Clinical Use:

used for clinical purposes.
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.

Specimen Type:

Serum

Requested Volume: 

0.5 mL

Minimum Volume: 

0.1 mL

Container Type: 

Transport tube

Storage Instructions:

Room temperature

Stability Requirements:

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days