Hepatitis A Antibody (HAV), IgM
Order Name
HEP A M AB
Test Number: 3603500
Revision Date 10/01/2022
Test Number: 3603500
Revision Date 10/01/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Hepatitis A Antibody (HAV), IgM
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Chemiluminescence Assay | 22314-9 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 1 mL (0.5) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin PST (Light Green Top) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Stability: Ambient 3 days. Refrigerated 7 days. Frozen > 7 days. | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon - Fri |
| Expected TAT | 1-2 Days |
| Clinical Use | IgM antibody to HAV is almost always detectable by onset of symptoms. The IgM anti-HAV is generally undetectable by 3-6 months after an HAV infection. |
| CPT Code(s) | 86709 |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |