Description
Laboratory diagnosis of hepatitis E (HEV) is based on the detection of specific markers in human blood serum – antibodies to hepatitis E virus proteins (antigens). Anti-HEV (IgG) are specific class G immunoglobulins indicating possible infection or past infection. It belongs to the group of acute viral hepatitis; chronic forms and virus carriage have not been registered. Features of the clinical course of hepatitis E include a short pre-icteric period, a higher percentage of severe forms (compared to hepatitis A), and an unfavorable course during pregnancy (especially dangerous in the second half of pregnancy). The test is intended for the differential diagnosis of hepatitis E.
Period of execution
Within 8 days. The specified time does not include the day of biomaterial collection
Biomaterial type