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HEPATITIS A ANTIBODY IgM
Test CodeHEPAABM
CPT Codes
86709
Preferred Specimen
Gold top tube
Specimen Stability
8 hours room temp, 2 days refrigerated
Clinical Significance
In vitro diagnostic immunoassay for the qualitative determination of IgM response to the hepatitis A virus in human serum for use an an aid in the diagnosis of acute or recent infection (ususally 6 months or less) with hepatitis A virus. Hepatitis A incubation is between 15 and 40 days and HAV is detectable at the onset of symptoms, while hepatitis A IgG may persist indefinitely.