5 - 9 days
Test Updated:
HEPEM
Hepatitis E, IgM
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Test Overview
EIA
Diagnosis of acute or recent (<6 months) hepatitis E infection.
Negative. Borderline results may be seen in: 1) acute hepatitis E infection with rising level of anti-hepatitis E virus (HEV) IgM; 2) recent hepatitis E infection with declining level of anti-HEV IgM; or 3) cross-reactivity with nonspecific antibodies (ie, false-positive results).
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.