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Hepatitis E – serology
Alternative Names/Synonyms
Serologic detection of antibodies against the Hepatitis E virus
Laboratory
Microbiology
Sub-section
Serology
Specimen Type
○ Serum ○ Plasma
Other Information
○ Please note any relevant clinical information on the requisition (e.g. date of symptom onset, travel to subtropical regions, pregnancy)
Specimen Requirements (Tube Type)
○ Serum: serum separator tube (clotted blood)
○ Plasma: EDTA-blood tube (lavender top)
Collection Requirements
○ Decontaminate skin with 70% alcohol followed by iodine or chlorhexidine, collect at least 5 mL of blood
Sample Stability
Refer to section Sample Processing / Delivery
Referral Laboratory
PHOL
Routine Turnaround Time
○ 15 to 21 days
Laboratory Contact Information
416-586-4800 extension 4522
Approval Required
NO
Sample Processing / Delivery
○ Label specimen container. Place specimens in biohazard bag and seal.
○ Specimens should be stored and transported to the UHN/SH Microbiology Laboratory at refrigeration temperature (2-8˚C) immediately after collection
○ The specimen will be referred to the Public Health Ontario Laboratory for testing. PHOL will refer the specimen to NML.