When to get tested?
Symptoms may start to appear from 2 to 6 weeks after infection. Symptoms may include,
- Moderate fever
- Tiredness
- Loss of appetite
- Stomach Ache
- Vomiting
- Dark urine and light colored stool
- Rash and itching
- Joint pain
- Yellow colored skin and eyes.
Anti-HEV IgM test prices are very low.
Sample collection
Blood samples or in some cases stool tests are needed. You can book an Anti-HEV test online.
Test Preparation
No preparation is needed.
Result Interpretation
If your test result shows positive then you have acute Hepatitis E infection. Negative results indicate no acute or recent infection. After 4 to 6 week, it is recommended to retest with anti-HEV IgM screen with anti-HEV IgG. Find an Anti-HEV IgM test near you to get your test done.