The Hepatitis E IgM looks at antibodies showing recent hepatitis E from contaminated water. It is done for: jaundice outbreaks; dangerous in pregnancy.
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Hepatitis E IgM is a test that looks at antibodies showing recent hepatitis E from contaminated water. It is used to detect jaundice outbreaks and to determine if a pregnancy is at risk. The test is done for jaundice outbreaks and dangerous in pregnancy. Preparation involves no fasting. The reference range on the report is laboratory-specific, and a high or positive result may indicate recent hepatitis E. A low or negative result may indicate not hepatitis E. This test measures antibodies showing recent hepatitis E from contaminated water. The sample type is blood. If the result is high, it indicates recent hepatitis E. If the result is low, it indicates not hepatitis E. The results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
Sources: SI health summary (own words); MedlinePlus Lab Tests and CDC as references
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.
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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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Sources: SI health summary (own words); MedlinePlus Lab Tests and CDC as references