Investigation Name:Hepatitis E Serology

Alias or Abbreviation:Hep E

Pathology Laboratory:Microbiology Referred Ext 88257

Requestable Seperately?No

Units:n/a

Minimum Sample Volume:5-10ml

Expected Turnaround Time:7-10 days

Test Code:HEPE

Sample Type:

Complex Reference Range:Cases of Hep E in the UK relate to people traveling to endemic areas or contacts of such persons. Rare UK-acquired cases now described. Please give full travel history with clinical details.

Collection Conditions / Other Information:Cases of Hep E in the UK relate to people traveling to endemic areas or contacts of such persons. Rare UK-acquired cases now described. Please give full travel history with clinical details.

Reference Laboratory Details:Microbiology Dept, Heartlands Hospital,Bordesley Green East,B'HAM,B9 5ST (Tel: 0121 424 1241)

Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes

Reference Lab Code:BMHM