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Test Code HEVG Hepatitis E Virus IgG Antibody, Serum


Necessary 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.


Useful For

Diagnosis of past exposure to hepatitis E virus

Testing Algorithm

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

Method Name

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Reporting Name

HEV IgG Ab, S

Specimen Type

Serum SST

Specimen Minimum Volume

See Specimen Required

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum SST Frozen (preferred)
  Refrigerated  24 hours

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Gross icterus Reject

Reference Values

Negative

Day(s) Performed

Wednesday, Friday

Report Available

1 to 7 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

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.

CPT Code Information

86790

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
HEVG HEV IgG Ab, S 49693-5

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
86211 HEV IgG Ab, S 49693-5

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)