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HelpTest Code LAB1231778 Hepatitis E Virus IgM Antibody Screen with Reflex to Confirmation, Serum
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Reporting Name
HEV IgM Ab Screen, SSpecimen Type
Serum SSTNecessary Information
Date of collection is required.
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 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.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum SST | Frozen (preferred) | ||
| Refrigerated | 24 hours | ||
Specimen Minimum Volume
See Specimen Required
Special Instructions
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday, Thursday
Specimen Retention Time
14 daysReport Available
1 to 7 daysReference Values
Negative
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEVML | HEV IgM Ab Confirmation, S | Yes | No |
Useful For
Diagnosis of acute or recent (<6 months) hepatitis E infection
Testing Algorithm
If hepatitis E virus (HEV) IgM antibody screen is reactive or borderline, HEV IgM antibody confirmation will be performed at an additional charge.
For more information see Hepatitis E: Testing Algorithm for Diagnosis and Management.
CPT Code Information
86790
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| HEVM | HEV IgM Ab Screen, S | 14212-5 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 86212 | HEV IgM Ab Screen, S | 14212-5 |
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)