Please fill in entirely the request form from the NRC for all analysis requests. You can download it below.
Pathogen
Hepatitis E Virus (HEV)
Assay description
LOINC Code :14212-5
Details : ELISA performed with a commercial kit : Kit HEV IgM (Wantaï – WE-7196).
Results :
Qualitative (positive/negative/undetermined).
In case of an undetermined result, the collection and the shipment of a second sample is recommended.
Accreditation :
Accredited assay.
ISO 15189 | Quality and competence in medical laboratories
Aim of the assay
Detection of anti-HEV IgM by ELISA.
In case of an acute HEV infection, anti-HEV IgM are detectable as soon as ~2 weeks after the infection (preceding thus the onset of symptoms and last for 3 to 12 months (https://www.health.gov.au/diseases/hepatitis-e).
Diagnosis of an active HEV infection in a patient presenting with symptoms of hepatitis.
Criteria
Patient with symptoms of hepatitis and/or abnormal lab values.
- Either : screening (invoice according to INAMI/RIZIV nomenclature).
- Or : confirmatory (costs taken in charge by the NRC). In this case, the requesting lab must mention their results on the request form.
Instructions related to sample
Type : Serum
Conservatory and shipment conditions :
Conservation at 4°C before shipment.
Shipment at ambient temperature as soon as possible in a hermetic three layer package.
Requested quantities :
Preferred : 1 ml.
Minimal requirements : 0,5 ml.
Rejected request
Sample with insufficient volume.
Turnaround time
TAT: 7 opening days
Reporting
An analysis report can be sent by regular mail, e-mail, fax ou eHealth Box for each analysis request.
Pathogen info
Accreditation
Materials and methods
Turnaround time and time slots
Request forms
Service in charge of the analysis
Contact person(s)
-
Michael Peeters, PhDScientific expert