Hepatitis A IgG & IgM Total

Message

NCMC 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

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.