Hepatitis E Serology

Test/Investigation

Hepatitis E Serology

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

NNUH

Comments/Precautions

Detection – including HEV RNA viral load if sample is positive for IgM or patient is immunocompromised

Storage conditions and sample stability between collection and transport to Lab

72 hrs. at 2°C to 8°C

Sample type

1 x serum and 1 x EDTA

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

8 days

If UKAS Accredited Test indicate at which site

NNUH