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HelpTest Code HEM Anti-Hepatitis E Antibody, IgM
Additional Codes
| Epic Ordering Code | LAB3008 |
| NBS code | LBC02432 |
| Service code | 31743 |
Specimen Requirements
Submit only one of the following:
| Preferred: | Acceptable: |
| Gold Top | Red Top |
Processing Requirements
Allow specimen to clot for 30 mins and centrifuge within 2 hrs
Specimen Type: Serum
Volume: 1 mL
Storage/transport requirements: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Serum |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 1 day |
| Refrigerate | 1 week (Preferred) |
| Frozen | 1 month |
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Friday, TAT 10 - 12 days
Reference Interval
An interpretive report will be provided.
Useful For
Diagnosis of acute or recent (< 6 months) hepatitis E infection
Update
Last updated 12/06/2026
Referring / Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Client Services, 67724912
Testing Laboratory
Department of Pathology
Singapore General Hospital
Outram Road
Singapore 169608
63214950