ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Hepatitis E Antibody, IgM : 0098656

Mnemonic: HEP E IGM

Methodology: Qualitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Performed: Varies
Reported: 3-12 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Collect: Plain red. Also acceptable: Serum separator tube (SST).

Specimen Preparation: Transfer 0.5 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.1 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. Also acceptable: Room Temperature or frozen.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 month
Reference Interval:
By report
CPT Code(s): 86790