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Alternative Names:

Hepatitis E PCR

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

Hepatitis E viral load, HEPEPCR, Hepatitis E virus RNA PCR,

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

10 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

3 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Only performed if Hepatitis E Serology is positive.

Department head authorisation required on other patients.

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

External Laboratory:

V.I.D.R.L.

External Transport Instructions:

Send at ambient temperature