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HelpCatalog ID HAV-M Hepatitis A Antibody IgM
CPOE Test Name
Hepatitis A IgM
Synonyms
Anti-HAV, IgM
Specimen Type
Serum
Specimen Requirements
5 mL gold top SST tube; 2 mL blood
Storage and Transport
Specimen may be stored at 2-8° C for up to 14 days, if a longer delay in testing is required the specimen should be stored at -20° C or colder, avoid multiple freeze thaw cycles.
Reference Values
Nonreactive
Interpretation
Detection consistent with acute or subacute Hepatitis A.
Causes for Rejection
Incorrect container, gross hemolysis, gross lipemia; improper labeling; insufficient quantity
Turn Around Time
3 – 5 days
CPT / HCPCS Code
86299
Performing Lab
Core Laboratory BI 2023 721-2120
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay
Test Consists
Detection of IgM antibody to Hepatitis A virus