The Hepatitis E IgM looks at antibodies showing recent hepatitis E from contaminated water. It is done for: jaundice outbreaks; dangerous in pregnancy.
General health information, not a diagnosis. In an emergency, call 102. Always consult a qualified health professional.
Jaundice outbreaks; dangerous in pregnancy.
No fasting needed. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Recent hepatitis E. Low or negative may mean: Not hepatitis E. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
Antibodies showing recent hepatitis E from contaminated water.
Blood
Recent hepatitis E.
Not hepatitis E.
Reference ranges vary by lab, age and sex — always use the range printed on your own report.
Consult a doctor to interpret results — a single test does not make a diagnosis.
Uses your location once to list the nearest facilities. Nothing is stored.
What does the Hepatitis E IgM measure?
Antibodies showing recent hepatitis E from contaminated water.
Why is the Hepatitis E IgM done?
Jaundice outbreaks; dangerous in pregnancy.
Do I need to fast for the Hepatitis E IgM?
No fasting needed.
What does a high or positive Hepatitis E IgM mean?
Recent hepatitis E.
What does a low or negative Hepatitis E IgM mean?
Not hepatitis E.
What is the normal range for the Hepatitis E IgM?
Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report.
Why is Hepatitis E IgM done?
Jaundice outbreaks; dangerous in pregnancy.
Do I need to prepare or fast for Hepatitis E IgM?
No fasting needed. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Recent hepatitis E. Low or negative may mean: Not hepatitis E. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
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