Hepatitis E Antibodies IgM & IgG
Order Name
HEP E AB
Test Number: 3603480
Revision Date 11/20/2024
Test Number: 3603480
Revision Date 11/20/2024
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Hepatitis E Antibodies IgM & IgG
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Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 2 mL (0.5) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Frozen |
| Alternate 1 | 2 mL (0.5) | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Frozen |
| Alternate 2 | 2 mL (0.5) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin (Dark Green Top / No-Gel) | Frozen |
| Alternate 3 | 2 mL (0.5) | Plasma | Sodium Citrate 3.2% (Blue Top) | Frozen |
| Instructions | Specimen: 2mL (0.5mL) Serum or Plasma Container: Gel Barrier Tube, Lavender-Top (EDTA) Tube, Green-Top (Heparin) Tube, Blue-Top (Sodium Citrate) Collection: Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection and Freeze. Testing referred to KSL Diagnostics AMENY#307 Stability Requirements: Room temperature 7 Days, Refrigerated 7 Days, Frozen 1 Year. Cause for Rejection: Grossly hemolyzed, lipemic or icteric samples. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Expected TAT | 8-13 Days |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 832665 |
| CPT Code(s) | 86790 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |