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Test Code HEVML Hepatitis E Virus IgM Antibody Confirmation, Serum

Reporting Name

HEV IgM Ab Confirmation, S

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: Diagnostic Testing Algorithm.

Method Name

Line Immunoassay (LIA)

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Serum SST


Necessary Information


Date of collection is required.



Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube: Serum gel

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL Serum

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.


Specimen Minimum Volume

Serum: 0.2 mL

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

Reference Values

Negative

Day(s) Performed

Every other Friday

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

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Report Available

1 to 21 days

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)