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Test Code HEVQU Hepatitis E Virus RNA Detection and Quantification, Real-Time RT-PCR, Serum


Shipping Instructions


1. Freeze serum immediately, and ship specimen frozen on dry ice.

2. If shipment will be delayed for more 24 hours, freeze serum at -20 to -80° C (up to 35 days) until shipment on dry ice.



Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube: Serum gel

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 1.8 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Centrifuge blood collection tube per collection tube manufacturer's instructions (eg, centrifuge within 2 hours of collection for BD Vacutainer tubes).

2. Aliquot serum into plastic vial.


Useful For

Virologic detection and confirmation of hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection in individuals who are immunocompromised and are at risk for or suspected to have acute or chronic hepatitis E

 

Monitoring HEV RNA levels and determining eradication of chronic HEV infection in individuals who are immunocompromised

Testing Algorithm

For more information see Hepatitis E: Testing Algorithm for Diagnosis and Management.

Reporting Name

HEV RNA Detect / Quant, S

Specimen Type

Serum SST

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.8 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum SST Frozen (preferred) 35 days ALIQUOT TUBE
  Refrigerated  5 days ALIQUOT TUBE

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis OK
Gross lipemia OK

Reference Values

Undetected

Day(s) Performed

Varies

Report Available

1 to 10 days

Specimen Retention Time

2 months

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

87799

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
HEVQU HEV RNA Detect / Quant, S 69961-1

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
62929 HEV RNA Detect / Quant, S 69961-1

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following with the specimen:

-Gastroenterology and Hepatology Test Request (T728)

-Microbiology Test Request (T244)