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Test Code HEVG Hepatitis E Virus IgG Antibody, Serum

Important Note

Use Sunquest code " HEPEGS" 

Synonym "HEPEGS"

 

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Serum SST


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.


Specimen Minimum Volume

See Specimen Required

Specimen Stability Information

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

Reference Values

Negative

Day(s) Performed

Wednesday, Friday

CPT Code Information

86790

Report Available

1 to 7 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Gross icterus Reject

Method Name

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Testing Algorithm

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

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)