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HelpTest Code HEVG Hepatitis E Virus IgG Antibody, Serum
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
Serum SSTNecessary Information
Date of collection is required.
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge blood collection tube per collection tube manufacturer's instructions (eg, centrifuge within 2 hours of collection for BD Vacutainer tubes).
2. Aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
See Specimen Required
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum SST | Frozen (preferred) | ||
| Refrigerated | 24 hours | ||
Reference Values
Negative
Day(s) Performed
Wednesday, Friday
CPT Code Information
86790
Report Available
1 to 7 daysSpecimen Retention Time
14 daysReject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |