Hepatitis A Ab, IgM

Test Code
LAB798


Alias/See Also
HAABM;  HEPAM


CPT Codes
86709

Instructions
"
Routine venipuncture
Collect one 5ml Red/gold top serum separator tube
"


Specimen Stability
Refrigerate


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Failure to follow correct collection and handling requirements.


Methodology
EIA

Setup Schedule
Daily/STAT


Report Available
Within 24 hours


Reference Range
Non-Reactive


Clinical Significance
"This test is used in the detection of an acute or recent Hepatitis A
infection."




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.