Hepatitis E serology (Blood)

Referring Laboratory

LabPLUS- Serology

Testing Laboratory

Awanui Wellington

Department

Virology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

HEPE

Test Code (Numeric Code)

5326

Synonyms

HEV serology

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Acceptable

• Plain (Red Top)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Hepatitis E (HEV) serology (Total antibody i.e. IgG and IgM) should only be performed on patients with acute hepatitis and who have tested negative for hepatitis A,B,C. Please provide relevant clinical information for all requests.

Storage at 4° and transportation to Awanui Wellington, Wellington Hospital with icepacks via overnight courier to arrive within 24 hours. Do not dispatch samples on Friday, Saturday or the day before a public holiday.

Address of referral laboratory:
Awanui Wellington
Wellington Regional Hospital
49 Riddiford Street
Newtown 6021
Specimen Services
Level 5, Clinical Services Block
Wellington, NZ
Telephone: 04 381 5900

Contact Information