The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Hepatitis E antibodies

Hepatitis E antibodies

Serological detection of IgG and IgM antibodies to hepatitis E virus. The two assays are used in combination to aid in the primary diagnosis of Hepatitis E infection.

Tube Red top, Yellow ring. Serum sample
ID 3716
Additional Information Hepatitis E virus is usually spread via faecal-oral route and is generally a self limiting illness.
Turn Around 7 days
Send to LGI Microbiology Department
Collection Con Min volume 4ml
IP Routine TAT 7 days
GP Routine TAT 7 days