Hepatitis E Virus (HEV) Antibodies (IgG, IgM) - This test is intended for the qualitative detection of antibodies against Hepatitis E virus (HEV). HEV causes acute viral hepatitis and liver injury …

Anti-HEV IgG is the serologic test of choice to determine past exposure to HEV. Positive results indicate past or resolved hepatitis E infection. Negative results indicate absence of previous …

Aug 9, 2023 · The presence of IgG (or total) anti-HEV antibodies is a marker of exposure to HEV, which can be either recent or remote. In addition, the decline in IgG anti-HEV titers with time …

Stand-alone antibody testing is recommended. Refer to Hepatitis E Virus (HEV) Antibody, IgM (2010156) for acute disease or Hepatitis E Virus (HEV) Antibody, IgG (2010151) for exposure …

Diagnosis of past exposure to hepatitis E virus. For information see Hepatitis E: Testing Algorithm for Diagnosis and Management. Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

In summary, IgG anti-HEV is a good diagnostic test for screening for AHE in nonendemic areas. The high rate of prevalence of anti-HEV in healthy subjects indicates that subclinical infection …

Repeat testing for anti-hepatitis E virus (HEV) IgM and anti-HEV IgG in 1 to 2 months is necessary for diagnosis of recent hepatitis E. Collect specimen in an SST tube. Centrifuge, …

Three of the HEV-RNA-positive samples were negative for anti-HEV IgM and IgG in all assays. With the two most sensitive assays, anti-HEV IgG was identified in 16% of the blood donor …

Interpretation Positive results indicate past or resolved hepatitis E infection. Negative results indicate absence of previous exposure to hepatitis E virus (HEV). se-positive results). Repeat …

Anti-HEV IgM may remain detectable up to 6 months after onset of symptoms, while anti-HEV IgG usually persists for many years after infection. Anti-HEV IgM is the serologic marker of choice …