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HelpTest Code LABHEVQNT Hepatitis E Virus by Quantitative PCR
Additional Codes
| Test Name in EPIC | EPIC Test Code | Mnemonic | ARUP Test ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hepatitis E Virus by Quantitative PCR | LABHEVQNT | HEV QNT | 2011654 |
Methodology
Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
Specimen Requirements
Collect
Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA) or Serum separator tube (SST).
Specimen Preparation
Separate from cells. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Heparinized specimens.
Remarks
Additional information required: Specimen source
Stability
Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 week
Specimen Transport Temperature
Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen
Day(s) Test Set Up
Mon, Thurs
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87799
Report Available
2-5 days
Reference Values
Reference Interval
Not Detected
Interpretive Data
The quantitative range of this assay is 3.3- 8.3 log IU/mL
(1,800 - 180,000,000 IU/mL). One IU/mL of HEV RNA is approximately
2.25 copies/mL.
A negative result (less than 3.3 log IU/mL or less than 1,800
IU/mL) does not rule out the presence of PCR inhibitors in the
patient specimen or HEV RNA concentrations below the level of
detection of the test. Inhibition may also lead to underestimation
of viral quantitation.