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Hepatitis A IgG & IgM Total
MessageNCMC does not perform hepatitis testing on cadaver samples.
Test Code
HAVTOT - NCMC
CPT Codes
86708
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum from SST or Red Top
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Spin down and remove serum from gel within 24 hours
Specimen Stability
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
Serum SST | Refrigerated | 24 hours |
Serum SST – Separated | Refrigerated | 7 days |
Serum SST | Frozen | 30 days |
Red Top – Separated* | Refrigerated | 7 days |
Red Top – Separated* | Frozen | 30 days |
*Centrifuge and aliquot into a plastic vial.
Methodology
Competative chemiluminometric immunoassay
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Report Available
Same day
Reference Range
Nonreactive (reported as Nonreactive or Reactive)
Clinical Significance
HAV antibody indicates prior or acute infection with, or immunization to, Hepatitis A virus.
Performing Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory