Hepatitis E Virus Antibody (Blood)

Testing Laboratory

Specimen referred to Wellington SCL, via LabPlus for analysis

Department

Refer to Testing Lab link

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

HEPE

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7430

Synonyms

Hepatitis E serology

Specimen Type

• Plasma
• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Acceptable

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
• Plain (Red Top)

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

3.5

Please discuss appropriate test for Hepatitis E with Dr Kitty Croxson at LabPLus Ext 6130 Locator 93 4197

Hepatitis E (HEV) serology (Total antibody i.e. IgG and IgM) is only performed on patients with acute hepatitis and who have recently travelled to an area endemic for HEV. Please provide relevant clinical information for all requests.

This test is performed at Wellington SCL
Wellington SCL
Wellington Regional Hospital
49 Riddiford Street
Newtown 6021
Specimen Services
Level 5, Clinical Services Block
Wellington, NZ
Telephone: 04 381 5900

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