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Alternative Names:

Hepatitis E PCR

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

HEE

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

6 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.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

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