Anti-HEV IgM detection by ELISA (Sciensano)

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.