HEPATITIS E ANTIBODY Anti-HEV IgM Test
Test Name: HEPATITIS E ANTIBODY Anti-HEV IgM Test
Components: IgM antibodies against the Hepatitis E virus
Price: 370.0 AED
Sample Condition: 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen.
Report Delivery: Sample Mon through Sat by 9 am; Report Same day
Method: Enzyme Immunoassay
Test Type: Disorders of Liver
Doctor: Gastroenterologist
Test Department: Pre Test Information
No special preparation required
Test Details:
The HEPATITIS E ANTIBODY (Anti-HEV) IgM test is a blood test used to detect the presence of IgM antibodies against the Hepatitis E virus in the blood. IgM antibodies are the first type of antibodies produced by the immune system in response to an infection.
The test is used to diagnose acute or recent Hepatitis E virus infection. It can help differentiate between recent and past infections, as IgM antibodies are typically present in the blood for a few months after an acute infection.
Positive results for Anti-HEV IgM antibodies indicate a recent or ongoing Hepatitis E infection, while negative results suggest no current infection. However, it is important to note that a negative result does not rule out a past or chronic infection.
The test is typically performed when a person exhibits symptoms of Hepatitis E infection, such as fatigue, jaundice, dark urine, and abdominal pain. It can also be used to screen individuals who have been exposed to the virus, such as travelers to endemic areas or individuals with a history of consuming contaminated food or water.
If the Anti-HEV IgM test is positive, further testing may be done to confirm the diagnosis and determine the severity of the infection. Treatment for Hepatitis E usually involves supportive care, as the infection typically resolves on its own without long-term complications.
| Test Name | HEPATITIS E ANTIBODY Anti-HEV IgM Test |
|---|---|
| Components | |
| Price | 370.0 AED |
| Sample Condition | 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen. |
| Report Delivery | SampleMon through Sat by 9 am; Report Same day |
| Method | Enzyme Immunoassay |
| Test type | Disorders of Liver |
| Doctor | Gastroenterologist |
| Test Department: | |
| Pre Test Information | No special preparation required |
| Test Details | The HEPATITIS E ANTIBODY (Anti-HEV) IgM test is a blood test used to detect the presence of IgM antibodies against the Hepatitis E virus in the blood. IgM antibodies are the first type of antibodies produced by the immune system in response to an infection. The test is used to diagnose acute or recent Hepatitis E virus infection. It can help differentiate between recent and past infections, as IgM antibodies are typically present in the blood for a few months after an acute infection. Positive results for Anti-HEV IgM antibodies indicate a recent or ongoing Hepatitis E infection, while negative results suggest no current infection. However, it is important to note that a negative result does not rule out a past or chronic infection. The test is typically performed when a person exhibits symptoms of Hepatitis E infection, such as fatigue, jaundice, dark urine, and abdominal pain. It can also be used to screen individuals who have been exposed to the virus, such as travelers to endemic areas or individuals with a history of consuming contaminated food or water. If the Anti-HEV IgM test is positive, further testing may be done to confirm the diagnosis and determine the severity of the infection. Treatment for Hepatitis E usually involves supportive care, as the infection typically resolves on its own without long-term complications. |
