Preferred Specimen(s) 0.5 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel).
Transport Container Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
- Refrigerated 3 days,
- -20oC Long term
Methodology ELISA
Clinical Significance Hepatitis E causes an acute, self-limiting infection. Antibody IgG is detected after Antibody IgM is detected, typically 1 month post-infection. Antibody IgM is detected 1-4 weeks post- infection.