Serum separator tube (SST). Also acceptable: lavender (K2 EDTA), lavender (K3 EDTA), or pink (K2EDTA).
Specimen Preparation
Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 0.5 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.3 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: Indefinitely (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens containing particulate material.
Ordering Recommendations
Stand-alone antibody testing is recommended. Refer to Hepatitis E Virus (HEV) Antibody, IgM (2010156) for acute disease or Hepatitis E Virus (HEV) Antibody, IgG (2010151) for exposure evaluation.
Performing Lab
ARUP
Methodology
Qualitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Performed
Tue, Thu, Sat
Reported
1-5 days
Reference Interval
Components
Reference Interval
Hepatitis E Virus Ab, IgG
Negative
Hepatitis E Virus Ab, IgM
Negative
Interpretive Data
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
CPT Codes
86790 x2
LOINC
14211-7
14212-5
58936-6
ARUP Test Code
2012023
Synonyms
Hep E IgG
Hep E IgM
Hepatitis E IgG
Hepatitis E IgM
Hepatitis E Panel
Hepatitis E Virus (HEV) Antibodies (IgG, IgM)
HEV
Collection
Collect
Serum separator tube (SST). Also acceptable: lavender (K2 EDTA), lavender (K3 EDTA), or pink (K2EDTA).
Specimen Preparation
Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 0.5 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.3 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: Indefinitely (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens containing particulate material.
Ordering
Ordering Recommendations
Stand-alone antibody testing is recommended. Refer to Hepatitis E Virus (HEV) Antibody, IgM (2010156) for acute disease or Hepatitis E Virus (HEV) Antibody, IgG (2010151) for exposure evaluation.
Performing Lab
ARUP
Methodology
Qualitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Performed
Tue, Thu, Sat
Reported
1-5 days
Result Interpretation
Reference Interval
Components
Reference Interval
Hepatitis E Virus Ab, IgG
Negative
Hepatitis E Virus Ab, IgM
Negative
Interpretive Data
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
