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HelpTest Code HEVP1 Hepatitis E Virus (HEV) RNA PCR, quantitative
Specimen Requirements
Preferred:
Submit only one of the following:
Specimen Type: Whole Blood/Plasma
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3.0 mL x 2 tubes
Specimen Type: Whole Blood/Serum
Container/Tube: Gold Top (SSTII)/Red Top (Plain)
Specimen Volume: 5.0 mL x 2 tubes
Acceptable:
Specimen Type: Serum/Plasma
Container/Tube: Sterile Container
Specimen Volume: 2.0 mL
Specimen Stability
| Whole Blood (EDTA/plain) | 72 hours, ambient/refrigerated |
|---|---|
| Serum/Plasma | 7 days, refrigerated |
Specimen Condition
| Whole Blood: Frozen or hemolysis | Reject |
|---|
Methodology
Real-time Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction, Quantitative
Days and Times Performed
TAT 8 - 16 days
Reference Interval
1.0E+02 – 1.0E+09 IU/mL
(2.0 – 9.0 log IU/mL)
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Molecular Microbiology Laboratory (MML), Microbiology division, 67724384
Useful For
For detection and quantification of hepatitis E virus (HEV) RNA in human serum or plasma
Service Code
LBC04514
1033027
Update
Last updated 24/05/2026
LOINC Code Information
69961-1; 78750-7
Laboratory Code
LAB3040578