| Test Name: |
HEPATITIS A ANTIBODY, TOTAL, REFLEX IgM |
| Test Code: |
2198996 |
| Alias: |
HAV
LAB9280
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| CPT Code(s): |
86708
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| Test Includes: |
If Hepatitis A Total Antibody is reactive, then Hepatitis A IgM will be added at an additional charge (CPT code: 86709). |
| Preferred Specimen: |
1.0 mL serum |
| Container: |
SST (gold) |
| Alternate Container: |
Plasma collected in EDTA (lavender-top) tube |
| Minimum Volume: |
0.5 mL serum |
| Collection Instructions: |
Allow specimen to completely clot. Centrifuge for 15 minutes as soon as the specimen is clotted. |
| Transport Temperature: |
Room temperature |
| Stability: |
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days |
| Rejection Criteria: |
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic |
| Schedule: |
Set up: Mon-Fri; Report available: 3 days |
| Method: |
Immunoassay |
| Performing Lab: |
Quest Diagnostics, Wood Dale; #36504 |
| Clinical Significance: |
Hepatitis A Antibody, Total with Reflex to IgM -
Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) antibodies indicate prior or acute infection with, or immunization to, Hepatitis A virus. |
| Use: |
Updated 02/22/22 |
| Reference Ranges: |
| Hepatitis A Antibody, Total |
Non-Reactive | |
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