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HelpTest Code LAB1232267 Hepatitis E Virus IgM Antibody Confirmation, Serum
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Reporting Name
HEV IgM Ab Confirmation, 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 and aliquot 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Serum SST | Frozen (preferred) | |
| Refrigerated | 7 days | |
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Special Instructions
Day(s) Performed
Every other Friday
Specimen Retention Time
14 daysReport Available
1 to 21 daysReference Values
Negative
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
Testing Algorithm
For 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HEVML | HEV IgM Ab Confirmation, S | 14212-5 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 61903 | HEV IgM Ab Confirmation, 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)