Hepatitis E (HEV) testing

Referred to Virus Reference Department, Microbiology Services Colindale, 61 Colindale Avenue, London NW9 5HT
 

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Samples required

EDTA blood (purple cap, 4 mL tube)

Smaller tubes are available for paediatric samples.

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Test information
  • IgG / IgM EIA
  • RNA detection and genotyping.

Please ensure that all relevant clinical information is provided.

For further syndromic information, please see viral hepatitis ( diagnostic virology).

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Turnaround time

See virology and microbiological serology turnaround times.

Enquiries

Microbiology (Virology and Serology), ext. 64627

 

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