Posted Date
Effective Date
Test Name
Hepatitis E Antibody, IgG
Update Type
Specimen collection or handling and/or storage changed
Order Code
HEPEG
MINIMUM SPECIMEN VOLUME REQUIREMENT CHANGE
Hepatitis E Antibody, IgG
Order Code: HEPEG
Fee Code: 20400 (CPT 86790)
Reference Laboratory: Mayo HEVG
Hepatitis E Antibody, IgM
Order Code: HEPEM
Fee Code: 20406 (CPT 86790)
Reference Laboratory: Mayo HEVM
Effective March 10, 2023, the minimum specimen volume required for the Hepatitis E Antibody, IgG and IgM assays will increase from 0.1 mL to 0.5 mL.
Collection Instructions: Collect specimen in an SST tube. Centrifuge, aliquot 0.5 mL of serum into a plastic vial and freeze.