Hepatitis E Serology

Test/Investigation

Hepatitis E Serology

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

NNUH

Comments/Precautions

In immunocompromised patients, please also request Hepatitis E RNA PCR as serology may be unreliable.

Storage conditions and sample stability between collection and transport to Lab

72 hrs. at 2°C to 8°C

Sample type

Serum

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

8 days

If UKAS Accredited Test indicate at which site

NNUH