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HEPATITIS E ANTIBODY (IGM)

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB1110    Geisinger Epic ID:  52365

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Serum


Preferred collection container: 
Alternate collection container: 
3.5 mL gold-top (serum separator) tube
Specimen required: 

0.5 mL serum; minimum 0.1 mL.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Centrifuge and aliquot.


Transport temperature: 

Room temperature.


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature: 7 days. Refrigerated: 14 days. Frozen: 30 days.



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  86790
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Methodology: 
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Synonyms: 

Quest test code 36582, Hep E AB IgM


Clinical significance: 

Hepatitis E causes an acute, self-limiting infection. Antibody IgG is detected after Antibody IgM is detected, typically 1 month post-infection. Antibody IgM is detected 1-4 weeks post-infection.


Review Date:  12/09/2024

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