| Test CODE | NAME |
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U113
Hepatitis E Antibody, IgM
| Methodology: | Qualitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay |
| Performed: | Tue,Sat |
| Reported: | 2-10 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) OR Red (clot activator) OR Lavender (EDTA) - 0.5 ml serum or plasma.
Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer plasma to a Standard Transport Tube.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions:Specimens containing particulate material.
Stability:After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Indefinitely (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Note: This test is approved for NY .
Performing Lab
ARUP Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 86790 |