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HEPATITIS E VIRUS (HEV) ANTIBODY

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Lab Section Category	Virology View write-up
Test Description	Hepatitis E IgM Antibody (anti-HEV IgM) Hepatitis E IgG Antibody (anti-HEV IgG)
Specimen Required	3 – 5 mL plain blood.
Storage/Transport	Refrigerate samples if delay in transporting to laboratory is anticipated. Do not freeze.
Method	Enzyme Immunoassay for both
Test Results	Acute infection: IgM positive Past infection: IgG positive, IgM negative
Turnaround Time	Negative report: <1 - 7 days Positive / Equivocal report : <1 – 14 days
Day(s) Test Set up	Monday
Remarks	In acute HEV infection, both IgM and IgG tests are recommended

Change History Notes

02 Jun 2015 02:40 PM

Change of Turn Around Time for Positive/Equivocal report wef 02 June 2015.
23 Sep 2013 05:25 PM

Change of Days Test Setup from Wednesday to Monday.

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Last Updated - 13 Jun 2025