Hepatitis E Serology
This test is referred to another lab outside our network
This does not affect where samples are sent and where your results are issued.
This does not affect where samples are sent and where your results are issued.
Description:
Sample sent to King's College Hospital (KCH) referral laboratory for Hepatitis E serology (IgM and IgG) and Hepatitis E RNA if relevant. This assay is available routinely Mon to Fri.
Clinical details:
May be acquired in UK, European as well as in endemic regions.
- Acute hepatitis
- Chronic hepatitis in immunocompromised host.
- Acute hepatitis
- Chronic hepatitis in immunocompromised host.
Reference range:
Not applicable
Synonyms or keywords:
HEV
Units:
Qualitative Test - Detected/Not Detected
Department:
Location:
Sample type and Volume required:
2.5 – 5ml Yellow Top Serum Separation Tube (SST) Clotted Blood (for serum).
Turnaround time:
14 working days
Storage and transport:
Place labelled sample in a sealed sample bag and send to Central Specimen Reception (CSR). To prevent sample haemolysis please store samples in refrigerator if a delay in sending samples to CSR is unavoidable.
Contacts:
Infection Sciences Department at St Thomas' Hospital
020 7188 8008
St Thomas' Hospital
North Wing - 5th Floor
Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7EH
Core opening hours: Monday-Friday 0900-1730
North Wing - 5th Floor
Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7EH
Core opening hours: Monday-Friday 0900-1730
Laboratory:
Last updated: 28/11/2018
