Sample type: Clotted blood sample

Test name: Hepatitis E
IgM & IgG

Condition / Indication: Hepatitis E

Special precautions & notes: IgG available on request and done according to laboratory testing algorithm in certain patient risk groups e.g. pregnant

Sample required: Serum

Test information required: Patient name, sex and age, Laboratory number

Container: Serum gold top

Ideal volume (mL): 500µL

Discipline: Virology

Section: Automated Serology

Turnaround time: 4 days

Method:

Liaison XL serology testing