HEPATITIS E VIRUS IGM (HEV IGM)

You should book this test if you have symptoms of liver inflammation but have tested negative for Hepatitis A, B, and C. It is specifically recommended for: Pregnant Women (CRITICAL): Hepatitis E is uniquely dangerous during pregnancy (especially the 3rd trimester), where it can cause severe liver failure. Any pregnant woman with jaundice must be tested immediately.Travelers: If you recently returned from Asia, Africa, or Central America and feel unwell. Symptomatic Patients: People suffering from: Jaundice: Yellowing of the skin and eyes. Dark Urine: Urine that looks like tea or cola. Nausea & Vomiting: Sudden digestive distress. Pale Stool: Clay-colored bowel movements.

It is primarily a "waterborne" disease (Fecal-Oral route). Contaminated Water: Drinking tap water in areas with poor sanitation. Undercooked Meat: Unlike other hepatitis viruses, HEV is also Zoonotic. You can catch it by eating undercooked pork, deer meat, or wild boar liver.

No special preparation required